- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Compton, CA
Cesar Chavez Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Cesar Chavez Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060962002220
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar Chavez Continuation High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Compton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- small classes for California
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar Chavez Continuation High has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Continuation High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Compton, CA.
School address
District: Compton Unified · California
NCES ID 060962002220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Cesar Chavez Continuation High shrank from 288 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 060962002220 · Compton, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 15.5:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Dominguez High (1,582 students)
Cesar Chavez Continuation High shrank from 288 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cesar Chavez Continuation High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dominguez High
Dominguez High
1,582 students
- Compton High
Compton High
1,438 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High
908 students
- Clinton Willia
Clinton William Jefferson
692 students
- Kelly Elementa
Kelly Elementary
685 students
- This school 263
Cesar Chavez Continuation High
263 students
What this shows Cesar Chavez Continuation High reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar Chavez Continuation High compares
Cesar Chavez Continuation High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,276
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.5%
African American 18.3%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Cesar Chavez Continuation High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Compton Unified reports $20,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cesar Chavez Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominguez High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Compton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton William Jefferson | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar Chavez Continuation High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Compton
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Dominguez High
Standard public school
1,582 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Compton High
Standard public school
1,438 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Centennial High
Standard public school
908 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Compton Early College High
Standard public school
556 students 30.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar Chavez Continuation High
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Continuation High?
Cesar Chavez Continuation High has 263 students enrolled. It is a high school in Compton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Continuation High is 15.5:1, which is 28% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cesar Chavez Continuation High?
70.1% of students at Cesar Chavez Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar Chavez Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Cesar Chavez Continuation High is Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment, in Compton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar Chavez Continuation High?
Cesar Chavez Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cesar Chavez Continuation High rank among high schools in Compton?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Continuation High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Compton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Compton on the city page.
What other schools are in Compton Unified?
Besides Cesar Chavez Continuation High, Compton Unified also operates Dominguez High (1,582 students), Compton High (1,438 students), and Centennial High (908 students). See the Compton Unified district page for the complete list.