- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Compton, CA
Compton High
Federal NCES profile for Compton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060962000976
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Compton High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Compton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Compton High has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Compton High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Compton, CA.
School address
District: Compton Unified · California
NCES ID 060962000976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Compton High held near 1,297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.7 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-48 students YoY 060962000976 · Compton, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,438 enr · 24.8:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Dominguez High (1,582 students)
Compton High held near 1,297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.7 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Compton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dominguez High
Dominguez High
1,582 students
- This school
Compton High
1,438 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High
908 students
- Clinton Willia
Clinton William Jefferson
692 students
- Kelly Elementa
Kelly Elementary
685 students
- Dickison Eleme
Dickison Elementary
681 students
What this shows Compton High reports 1,438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Compton High compares
Compton 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,438 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,438
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.4%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.6%
African American 14.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
White 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Compton High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominguez High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton William Jefferson | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dickison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Compton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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
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
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 (~1,438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Compton High
How many students attend Compton High?
Compton High has 1,438 students enrolled. It is a high school in Compton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,345 (2022-23) → 1,297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Compton High is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Compton High?
60.3% of students at Compton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Compton High?
The largest demographic group at Compton High is Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment, in Compton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Compton High?
Compton High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 High rank among high schools in Compton?
By Resource Investment Index, Compton High ranks #5 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 High, Compton Unified also operates Dominguez High (1,582 students), Centennial High (908 students), and Clinton William Jefferson (692 students). See the Compton Unified district page for the complete list.