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1200 E Alondra Boulevard, Compton, CA 90221-4306
Summary
Compton Early College High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
80.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 36.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 80.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 134/1,596 (92nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 421/1,596 (74th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 31:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 556 |
| Low-Income Students | 475 (85.4%) |
| English Learners | 5 (0.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 9.2 points from last year and fell 5.4 points over the full period. Math fell 17.1 points from last year and fell 9.4 points over the full period.
•Math -9.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
80.0% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 5.5 points ahead in reading. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Black or African American students have the strongest math results at about 40% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 35%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
36.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.7-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Compton Early College High compare within the district?
Compton Early College High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 9–12 schools in Compton Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Compton Early College High rank in California?
Compton Early College High ranks No. 134 of 1,596 in reading and No. 421 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Compton Early College High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 5 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 80.5% meet the reading standard and 33.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Compton Early College High compare with other schools in Compton?
Compton Early College High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 9–12 schools in Compton with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ComptonHow does Compton Early College High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Compton Early College High is No. 39 in reading and No. 106 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Compton Early College HighThis school | 36.0% | 80.0% |
| Centennial High | 12.3% | 46.9% |
| Cesar Chavez Continuation High | 3.2% | 7.0% |
