- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Compton, CA
Dominguez High
Federal NCES profile for Dominguez High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060962000978
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dominguez High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Compton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dominguez High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dominguez High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Compton, CA.
School address
District: Compton Unified · California
NCES ID 060962000978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-153 students YoY
Dominguez High shrank from 1,769 students in 2022-23 to 1,616 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE held 74.3 → 74.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-153 students YoY 060962000978 · Compton, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,582 enr · 21.4:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Compton High (1,438 students)
Dominguez High shrank from 1,769 students in 2022-23 to 1,616 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE held 74.3 → 74.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dominguez High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Dickison Eleme
Dickison Elementary
681 students
What this shows Dominguez High reports 1,582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dominguez High compares
Dominguez 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,582 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,582
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.9%
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
Counselors6.3 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.1%
African American 10.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
White 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Dominguez High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Dominguez High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton William Jefferson | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dominguez 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.
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
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 (~1,582 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dominguez High
How many students attend Dominguez High?
Dominguez High has 1,582 students enrolled. It is a high school in Compton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,769 (2022-23) → 1,616 (2023-24), down 153.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dominguez High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dominguez High is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher 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 Dominguez High?
58.2% of students at Dominguez High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dominguez High?
The largest demographic group at Dominguez High is Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment, in Compton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dominguez High?
Dominguez High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Dominguez High rank among high schools in Compton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dominguez High ranks #3 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 Dominguez High, Compton Unified also operates Compton High (1,438 students), Centennial High (908 students), and Clinton William Jefferson (692 students). See the Compton Unified district page for the complete list.