At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
1,438
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
92%+26.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Compton High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Compton, California. The school enrolls 1,438 students. It is part of the Compton Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictCompton Unified
County6037
CityCompton
ZIP90221
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060962000976
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,438
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino81.8%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian16.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races0.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.1%
Hispanic
81.8%
Black
0.0%
Asian
16.8%
Two+
0.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.