Compton STEP

Summary:

Compton STEP is an alternative public school located in Compton, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 17 students. The school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, poor academic performance, and a student population facing socioeconomic disadvantages.

Compton STEP has had persistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 38.1% to 47.8% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the Compton Unified School District average of 37.5% and the statewide average of 16.1%. The school's academic performance also lags behind, with only 18.75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 0% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, Compton STEP serves a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.71% to 73.33%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

However, Compton STEP has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5 to 8.2 students per teacher, which is lower than the Compton Unified School District average of 21.6 students per teacher. This suggests the potential for more personalized instruction and support, which may be beneficial for the school's unique student population. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, implementing more effective instructional strategies, and providing targeted support and resources to the school community will be crucial in improving Compton STEP's academic performance and overall outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

417 West Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220-4638

(310) 639-4321

District: Compton Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2134^th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Number of students: 17

Racial breakdown:

African American:

64.7%

Hispanic:

29.4%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Compton STEP ranks worse than 91.9% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.54. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Compton STEP:

SchoolDigger ranks Compton STEP 2134^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Compton STEP in the ranking list.)

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Compton Unified:

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

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Rank History for all students at Compton STEP

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.85	2277^th	2348	3.0%
2024	8.54	2134^th	2323	8.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Compton STEP

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.56	1046^th	1547	32.4%
2024	36.02	799^th	1534	47.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Compton STEP

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.70	2079^th	2247	7.5%
2024	11.49	1888^th	2235	15.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Compton STEP

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.87	2077^th	2207	5.9%
2024	12.40	1798^th	2172	17.2%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Year	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	0	0	0	0
2022	10	5	0	15
2023	11	5	1	17

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

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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 STEP

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	15	3.0	5.0	73.3
2023	17	2.0	8.2	64.7

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 STEP

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	15	3.0	5.0	73.3
2023	17	2.0	8.2	64.7

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.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 9th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 11th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Varicella KG	% MMR KG	Total
Compton STEP	Public, Alternative	K-12	417 West Alondra Blvd.	Compton	90220	Los Angeles County	Compton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 639-4321	17	2	8.2	64.7%	0 (0.0%)	11 (64.7%)	5 (29.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)								(n/a)																18.8								0.0
Lifeline Education Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	225 South Santa Fe Ave.	Compton	90221	Los Angeles County	Lifeline Education Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 885-1872	704	31	22.4	92.0%	1 (0.1%)	108 (15.3%)	592 (84.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)								(n/a)			6.7	6.7	11.6	24.0	30.8	22.8	78.1	62.2	65.1	48.2	43.6	60.0	55.8	57.8	80.0	51.4	69.8	23.2	32.7	28.0	25.0	41.7	97.3
Compton Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2300 West Caldwell St.	Compton	90220	Los Angeles County	Compton Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(310) 639-4321	4	0	9.5		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Thurgood Marshall	Public, Alternative	K-12	15301 San Jose Ave.	Compton	90221	Los Angeles County	Compton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 898-6340	52	4	14.6	63.5%	0 (0.0%)	12 (23.1%)	40 (76.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							5.3	4.4							26.9	25.9							20.8	20.0
Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1254 East Helmick St.	Carson	90746	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(424) 444-0488	1,214	62	19.6	72.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	0.0			0.0	26.9	8.2	22.0	17.3	48.7	25.0	38.5	23.1	32.2	24.1	41.5	32.5	29.0	7.5	19.2	25.8	27.1	4.8	20.2	18.9
Paramount Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	15110 California Ave	Paramount	90723	Los Angeles County	Paramount Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(562) 602-6035	55	4	14.0	89.1%	2 (3.6%)	10 (18.2%)	41 (74.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													50.0			47.8					8.3			8.7
Bellflower Alternative Education Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	16703 South Clark Ave.	Bellflower	90706	Los Angeles County	Bellflower Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 866-9011	18	4	5.1	61.1%	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)	15 (83.3%)	2 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																												$41,420
Elizabeth Learning Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	4811 Elizabeth St.	Cudahy	90201	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 271-3600	1,389	78	17.7	97.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		5.9		3.9	26.1	6.9	9.9	12.3	28.3	43.5	40.3	31.7	26.4	24.8	31.6	31.6	22.6	29.0	24.6	11.1	6.5	2.0	4.4	11.9	97.5	97.5	97.5	$9,445
Downey Unified Virtual Academy at Lynn L. Pace Educational Center	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	9625 Van Ruiten St.	Bellflower	90706	Los Angeles County	Downey Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(562) 904-3571	331	23	14.6	76.1%	21 (6.3%)	21 (6.3%)	266 (80.4%)	16 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)								(n/a)
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	10039 East Palm St.	Bellflower	90706	Los Angeles County	Bellflower Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(562) 804-6565	273	12	22.3	69.6%	26 (9.5%)	37 (13.6%)	167 (61.2%)	20 (7.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.7%)								(n/a)					33.3	18.5	16.7	25.0	48.5	47.4	60.6	82.4	56.5	63.0	41.7	57.3	48.5	42.1	33.3	47.1	39.1	29.6	0.0	36.6				$10,427

Frequently Asked Questions about Compton STEP

How many students attend Compton STEP?

In the 2022-23 school year, 17 students attended Compton STEP.

What is the racial makeup of Compton STEP?

Students at Compton STEP are 65% African American, 29% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Compton STEP in?

Compton Unified

Is Compton STEP a good school?

Compton STEP ranks in the bottom 8.1% of California alternative schools.

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