Public schools in Lompoc, CA
16 open public schools with an address in Lompoc, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,384
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Lompoc public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Lompoc, CA: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,384 students, an average of 524 per school. The largest campus is Lompoc High (1,593 students), and the largest elementary school is Arthur Hapgood Elementary (768).
Lompoc Unified operates the most schools here (14), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 20.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 71% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lompoc
Elementary schools in Lompoc
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Hapgood Elementary Lompoc Unified · Magnet | KG–06 | 768 | 24:1 | |
| Buena Vista Elementary Lompoc Unified | KG–06 | 498 | 23.7:1 | |
| Clarence Ruth Elementary Lompoc Unified | KG–06 | 495 | 22.5:1 | |
| La Canada Elementary Lompoc Unified | KG–06 | 541 | 22.5:1 | |
| La Honda STEAM Academy Lompoc Unified | KG–06 | 531 | 25.1:1 | |
| Leonora Fillmore Elementary Lompoc Unified | KG–06 | 469 | 21.3:1 | |
| Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy Lompoc Unified | KG–06 | 398 | 19.9:1 | |
| Miguelito Elementary Lompoc Unified | KG–06 | 634 | 25.4:1 | |
| Mission Valley Lompoc Unified · Alternative School | KG–08 | 61 | 19.6:1 |
Middle schools in Lompoc
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc Valley Middle Lompoc Unified | 07–08 | 744 | 18.2:1 |
High schools in Lompoc
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo High Lompoc Unified | 09–12 | 1,060 | 19:1 | |
| Dr Bob Forinash Community Day Lompoc Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 31 | 5.1:1 | |
| Lompoc High Lompoc Unified | 09–12 | 1,593 | 19.5:1 | |
| Maple High Lompoc Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 135 | 14.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lompoc
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc District · Charter | KG–12 | 125 | 18.8:1 | |
| Trivium Charter School Adventure Trivium Charter School Adventure District · Charter | KG–12 | 301 | 40:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.2%
- Hispanic72.9%
- Black1.5%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Lompoc schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,384 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lompoc
How many public schools are in Lompoc, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Lompoc: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 8,384 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lompoc?
Schools with an address in Lompoc belong to 3 education agencies, led by Lompoc Unified (14 schools), Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc District (1 school), Trivium Charter School Adventure District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Lompoc?
Lompoc High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lompoc, with 1,593 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lompoc?
Yes. 2 of the 16 public schools in Lompoc are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc, Trivium Charter School Adventure. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lompoc schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lompoc public schools is 20.6:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lompoc guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities