Serving 1,297 students in grades 9-12, Compton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,297 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Compton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compton High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Compton High School is ranked #7496 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Compton High School?
The graduation rate of Compton High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Compton High School?
1,297 students attend Compton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Compton High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compton High School?
Compton High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Compton High School offer ?
Compton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Compton High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,297 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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