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601 S Acacia Ave, Compton, CA 90220-3702
Summary
Compton High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 66th percentile among comparable California schools.
57.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 35.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 57.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 35.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 650/1,596 (59th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 437/1,596 (73rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,438 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,322 (91.9%) |
| English Learners | 249 (17.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.5 points from last year and rose 8.0 points over the full period. Math rose 9.1 points from last year and rose 18.2 points over the full period.
•Math +18.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
57.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 41% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 56.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 36% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 32%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
35.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 33.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 High compare within the district?
Compton High is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 6 9–12 schools in Compton Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Compton High rank in California?
Compton High ranks No. 650 of 1,596 in reading and No. 437 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 High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math among 5 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 57.1% meet the reading standard and 34.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Compton High compare with other schools in Compton?
Compton High is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 6 9–12 schools in Compton with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ComptonHow does Compton High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Compton High is No. 172 in reading and No. 110 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 HighThis school | 35.1% | 57.3% |
| Centennial High | 12.3% | 46.9% |
| Cesar Chavez Continuation High | 3.2% | 7.0% |
