Compton High

Summary:

Compton High is a public high school located in Compton, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,345 students. The school is part of the Compton Unified School District, which is ranked 786 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Compton High faces significant academic and performance challenges compared to both the state and nearby schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 49.25% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the Compton Unified score of 51.14% and the California state score of 55.73%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate for 11th-grade students was only 16.86%, compared to the Compton Unified score of 19.83% and the California state score of 27.9%. The school's performance on the California Science Test (CAST) is also low, with only 11.15% of 11th-grade students being proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the Compton Unified score of 17.6% and the California state score of 32.08%.

Interestingly, other schools within the same district, such as Compton Early College High and Manuel Dominguez High, significantly outperform Compton High in academic measures. Additionally, schools in the neighboring Lynwood Unified District, such as Marco Antonio Firebaugh High and Lynwood High, also demonstrate higher academic achievement compared to Compton High. These comparisons suggest that Compton High's performance may be influenced by factors beyond just the school itself, such as the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1200 East Alondra Blvd.
       Compton, CA  90221-3702


(310) 635-3881

District: Compton Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1239th of 2,323 California High Schools


Feeder schools for Compton High:

Elementary:    Bursch Elementary
    Dickison Elementary
    Laurel Street Elementary
    Longfellow Elementary
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Middle:    Davis Middle
    Enterprise Middle
    Walton Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  22.9 Help
Number of students:  1,345

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.7%
African American:
14.2%
Pacific Islander:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61% Help


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Compare Details Compton High ranks worse than 53.3% of high schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Compton Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.18. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Compton High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83.7%), African American (14.2%), Pacific Islander (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Compton High is 22.9. 2 high schools in the Compton Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Compton High employs 58.7 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Compton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Compton High 1239th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Compton High in the ranking list.)

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Compton Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Compton Unified 786th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Compton High

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Rank History for all students at Compton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.26 1454th 1653 12.0%
2005 17.28 1488th 1901 21.7%
2006 16.53 1588th 1968 19.3%
2007 16.99 1639th 2063 20.6%
2008 17.64 1632nd 2117 22.9%
2009 21.75 1753rd 2238 21.7%
2010 23.44 1484th 2281 34.9%
2011 21.88 1578th 2367 33.3%
2012 21.54 1562nd 2354 33.6%
2013 22.54 1565th 2426 35.5%
2015 24.84 1428th 1994 28.4%
2016 20.10 1521st 2039 25.4%
2017 23.44 1464th 2021 27.6%
2018 27.67 1409th 2017 30.1%
2019 24.53 1538th 2133 27.9%
2022 24.54 1548th 2123 27.1%
2023 36.30 1243rd 2348 47.1%
2024 36.18 1239th 2323 46.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Compton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.23 574th 938 38.8%
2019 37.09 536th 941 43.0%
2022 31.40 784th 1044 24.9%
2023 30.02 810th 1323 38.8%
2024 29.85 851st 1350 37.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Compton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.80 832nd 1547 46.2%
2024 32.50 903rd 1534 41.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Compton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.86 1257th 1862 32.5%
2019 30.06 1351st 1937 30.3%
2022 28.84 1387th 1943 28.6%
2023 45.28 998th 2247 55.6%
2024 43.13 1037th 2235 53.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Compton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.81 1352nd 1760 23.2%
2019 28.68 1302nd 1833 29.0%
2022 24.95 1393rd 1858 25.0%
2023 37.10 1170th 2118 44.8%
2024 33.91 1252nd 2098 40.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Compton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.04 716th 1052 31.9%
2019 33.22 681st 1117 39.0%
2022 30.37 814th 1161 29.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Compton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.66 1274th 1834 30.5%
2019 24.35 1366th 1880 27.3%
2022 22.11 1456th 1916 24.0%
2023 33.72 1231st 2207 44.2%
2024 36.01 1157th 2172 46.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Compton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.47 462nd 582 20.6%
2019 19.47 485th 592 18.1%
2022 19.50 443rd 522 15.1%
2023 43.35 362nd 720 49.7%
2024 47.83 312th 721 56.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Compton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.23 1168th 1742 33.0%
2019 38.44 1121st 1814 38.2%
2022 31.85 1270th 1861 31.8%
2023 46.91 936th 2142 56.3%
2024 44.79 973rd 2125 54.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Compton High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 4 1283 54 495 0 n/a n/a 0 1836
1989 15 1045 32 609 0 n/a n/a 0 1701
1990 17 1016 11 712 0 n/a n/a 0 1756
1991 16 870 39 851 1 n/a n/a 0 1777
1992 1 900 34 946 0 n/a n/a 0 1881
1993 0 968 36 1013 0 n/a n/a 0 2017
1994 0 972 36 1036 0 n/a n/a 0 2044
1995 0 843 30 1009 0 n/a n/a 0 1882
1996 0 843 30 1009 0 n/a n/a 0 1882
1997 0 858 41 1213 0 n/a n/a 0 2112
1998 4 820 32 1351 0 n/a n/a 0 2207
1999 3 701 34 1172 0 n/a n/a 0 1910
2000 12 792 5 1401 0 n/a n/a 24 2234
2001 1 737 34 1441 0 n/a n/a 1 2214
2002 0 855 36 1577 0 n/a n/a 1 2469
2003 0 855 36 1577 0 n/a n/a 1 2469
2004 2 1055 27 1509 0 n/a n/a 6 2599
2005 3 692 45 1477 1 n/a n/a 6 2224
2006 2 738 27 1741 0 n/a n/a 25 2533
2007 3 743 26 1772 0 n/a n/a 5 2549
2008 5 674 34 1782 n/a n/a n/a 0 2495
2009 5 625 2 1865 3 21 9 0 2530
2010 7 552 2 1865 0 19 24 0 2469
2011 8 462 3 1880 0 16 31 0 2400
2012 9 392 3 1860 2 11 33 0 2310
2013 6 385 3 1813 4 10 3 0 2224
2014 6 390 2 1778 2 8 4 0 2190
2015 4 346 1 1695 2 7 5 0 2060
2016 3 290 2 1480 3 3 2 0 1783
2017 3 241 1 1413 4 5 6 0 1673
2018 3 268 0 1474 3 7 11 0 1766
2019 3 263 2 1299 0 9 7 0 1583
2020 5 266 0 1139 1 13 16 0 1440
2021 2 234 0 1142 2 8 11 0 1399
2022 3 212 0 1053 4 13 5 0 1290
2023 4 191 3 1126 1 13 6 1 1345

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Compton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1836 83.9 21.8 n/a
1989 1701 76.3 22.2 n/a
1990 1756 81.3 21.5 n/a
1991 1777 74.1 23.9 n/a
1992 1881 75.3 24.9 15.2
1993 2017 72.6 27.8 18.4
1994 2044 68.5 29.8 90.2
1995 1882 60.4 31.2 53
1996 1882 60.4 31.2 53
1997 2112 65.7 32.1 50.7
1998 2207 71.4 30.9 85
1999 1910 74.8 25.5 95
2000 2234 79.0 28.3 98.1
2001 2214 86.2 25.7 19.2
2002 2469 93.7 26.4 0
2003 2469 93.7 26.4 0
2004 2599 96.1 27.0 87.2
2005 2224 80.8 27.5 87.2
2006 2533 91.0 27.8 87.9
2007 2549 87.0 29.3 86.6
2008 2495 101.0 24.7 52.1
2009 2530 86.0 25.3 69.1
2010 2469 101.0 24.4 64.3
2011 2400 n/a n/a 73.6
2012 2310 96.0 24.0 n/a
2013 2224 95.8 23.2 85.7
2014 2190 90.5 24.1 90.6
2015 2060 90.0 22.8 70.6
2016 1783 79.0 22.5 81.3
2017 1673 70.5 23.7 85.5
2018 1766 79.3 22.2 90
2019 1583 79.5 19.9 85.1
2020 1440 n/a n/a 95.1
2021 1399 69.7 20.0 92.1
2022 1290 68.8 18.7 90.5
2023 1345 58.7 22.9 61

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Compton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1836 83.9 21.8 n/a
1989 1701 76.3 22.2 n/a
1990 1756 81.3 21.5 n/a
1991 1777 74.1 23.9 n/a
1992 1881 75.3 24.9 15.2
1993 2017 72.6 27.8 18.4
1994 2044 68.5 29.8 90.2
1995 1882 60.4 31.2 53
1996 1882 60.4 31.2 53
1997 2112 65.7 32.1 50.7
1998 2207 71.4 30.9 85
1999 1910 74.8 25.5 95
2000 2234 79.0 28.3 98.1
2001 2214 86.2 25.7 19.2
2002 2469 93.7 26.4 0
2003 2469 93.7 26.4 0
2004 2599 96.1 27.0 87.2
2005 2224 80.8 27.5 87.2
2006 2533 91.0 27.8 87.9
2007 2549 87.0 29.3 86.6
2008 2495 101.0 24.7 52.1
2009 2530 86.0 25.3 69.1
2010 2469 101.0 24.4 64.3
2011 2400 n/a n/a 73.6
2012 2310 96.0 24.0 n/a
2013 2224 95.8 23.2 85.7
2014 2190 90.5 24.1 90.6
2015 2060 90.0 22.8 70.6
2016 1783 79.0 22.5 81.3
2017 1673 70.5 23.7 85.5
2018 1766 79.3 22.2 90
2019 1583 79.5 19.9 85.1
2020 1440 n/a n/a 95.1
2021 1399 69.7 20.0 92.1
2022 1290 68.8 18.7 90.5
2023 1345 58.7 22.9 61

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Compton High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1538th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1243rd of 2348 High schools
 19.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Compton High)35.343.8
 8.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Compton Unified)33.341.5
 8.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Compton High)1718.1
 1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Compton Unified)11.516.8
 5.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Compton High)6.814.9
 8.1%
   11th Grade Science (Compton Unified)9.416.3
 7%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Compton High)05.6
 5.6%
   12th Grade Science (Compton Unified)1.39.4
 8.2%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15831345
 15%
African American263191
 27.4%
American Indian01
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic12991126
 13.3%
Pacific Islander913
 44.4%
White34
 33.3%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.1%61%
 24.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Compton High

Compton High ranks 1239th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Compton High are 84% Hispanic, 14% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,345 students attended Compton High.

Compton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bursch Elementary
Elementary : Dickison Elementary
Elementary : Laurel Street Elementary
Elementary : Longfellow Elementary
Elementary : Ralph Bunche Elementary
Elementary : Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
Elementary : Rosecrans Elementary
Elementary : Tibby Elementary
Elementary : Washington Elementary
Middle : Davis Middle
Middle : Enterprise Middle
Middle : Walton Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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