Compton Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 16,569 students in Compton Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Compton Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Compton Unified School District, which is ranked #1081 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 79% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.63
# American Indian Students
21 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
14,021 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
85%
56%
# Black Students
2,268 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
14%
5%
# White Students
45 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
n/a
20%
# Hawaiian Students
78 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
108 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,393
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,193
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,290
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,284
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,284
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,408
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,388
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,319
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,283
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,199
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,254
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,161
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,113
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,818 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,899 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Compton Unified School District?
Compton Unified School District manages 37 public schools serving 16,569 students.
What is the rank of Compton Unified School District?
Compton Unified School District is ranked #1081 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Compton Unified School District?
85% of Compton Unified School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Compton Unified School District?
Compton Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Compton Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,899 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 37 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 16,569 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 100%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
