School overview
At a glance
Reported students
15
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
1.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.7:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 572 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
413.5
Compton STEP: 15 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
7.7:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Compton STEP
Compton STEP is a public other school serving grades KG–12 in Compton. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Compton Unified. NCES reports 15 students for 2024–25.
Among 572 other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 221 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.7:1, below the California median of 18:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (46.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.3%). English learners represent 14.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Compton STEP
- 1How do the reported 7.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.96 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80%
- Lunch program
- Missing
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.7%
- Hispanic33.3%
- Black46.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Compton Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Compton Academy of Technology and Innovation High
Other · Grades 09–09
Not reported reported students
Thurgood Marshall
Other · Grades KG–12
51 reported students
Compton Community Day High
High · Grades 09–12
6 reported students
Compton Community Day Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
2 reported students
Enterprise Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
182 reported students