Enrollment
556
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060962013944
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Compton · Resource Index
- 45
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Compton Early College High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Compton Early College High
Compton Early College High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Compton, California, enrolling 556 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.9:1 is larger than about 96% of California schools and 44% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 556 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,728 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #184.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Compton's high schools, it stands alongside Dominguez High (1,582 students): Compton Early College High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.9:1 vs 21.4:1).
Compton Unified also operates Dominguez High (1,582 students) and Compton High (1,438 students) alongside Compton Early College High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Compton Early College High compares
Compton Early College High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,270
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Compton Unified, which includes Compton Early College High.
$15,270
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.5%
State 70.8%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~556 students)
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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.
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Compton Early College High a good school?
Compton Early College High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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