- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Compton, CA
Compton Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Compton Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060962013944
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Compton Early College High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Compton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.9:1
- large classes for California
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Compton Early College High has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Compton Early College High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Compton, CA.
School address
District: Compton Unified · California
NCES ID 060962013944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Compton Early College High held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 060962013944 · Compton, CA High · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 30.9:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Dominguez High (1,582 students)
Compton Early College High held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Compton Early College 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 556
Compton Early College High
556 students
What this shows Compton Early College High reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Compton Early College High compares
Compton Early College High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.9:1 | ▲ 44% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
30.9:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.2%
African American 11.3%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Compton Early College High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 Compton Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominguez High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Compton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton William Jefferson | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Compton Early College 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
Cesar Chavez Continuation High
Alternative education program
263 students 15.5:1 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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Compton Early College High
How many students attend Compton Early College High?
Compton Early College High has 556 students enrolled. It is a high school in Compton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compton Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Compton Early College High is 30.9:1, which is 44% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Compton Early College High?
56.1% of students at Compton Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Compton Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Compton Early College High is Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment, in Compton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Compton Early College High?
Compton Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Compton Early College High rank among high schools in Compton?
By Resource Investment Index, Compton Early College High ranks #2 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 Compton Early College 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.