At a glance
Reported students
1,438
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
413.5
Compton High: 1,438 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
25.8:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,290
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.4:1
What the reported data says about Compton High
Compton High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Compton. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Compton Unified. NCES reports 1,438 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.8:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (83.6%) and Black (14.9%). English learners represent 22.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Compton High
- 1How do the reported 25.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 55.66 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.1%
- Hispanic83.6%
- Black14.9%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Compton Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Manuel Dominguez High
High · Grades 09–12
1,582 reported students
Centennial High
High · Grades 09–12
908 reported students
Compton Early College High
High · Grades 09–12
556 reported students
Cesar Chavez Continuation High
High · Grades 09–12
263 reported students
Compton Community Day High
High · Grades 09–12
6 reported students
Clinton William Jefferson
Elementary · Grades KG–08
692 reported students
Public schools near Compton High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton Unified ROP High · Compton Unified ROP | 09–12 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| Manuel Dominguez High High · Compton Unified | 09–12 | 1,582 | 1.6 mi |
| Cesar Chavez Continuation High High · Compton Unified | 09–12 | 263 | 1.6 mi |
| Jordan High High · Long Beach Unified | 09–12 | 2,272 | 1.8 mi |
| Lynwood High High · Lynwood Unified | 09–12 | 1,858 | 1.9 mi |
| Compton Community Day High High · Compton Unified | 09–12 | 6 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Compton High
What grades does Compton High serve?
Compton High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Compton Unified.
How many students attend Compton High?
Compton High reported 1,438 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,290 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Compton High?
The calculated ratio is 25.8:1, based on 1,438 students and 55.66 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Compton High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Compton High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Compton Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Compton High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Compton High in?
Compton High is part of Compton Unified, based in Compton, CA, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Compton High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Compton Unified ROP (0.9 mi), Manuel Dominguez High (1.6 mi), Cesar Chavez Continuation High (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.