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#272 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 3% in state

Compton Early College High

High School · Compton Unified · Compton, CA

A Compton Unified high school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2601 North Wilmington Ave., Compton, CA 90222

  • Math 45% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 85% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+0.57 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+17.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+29.5 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+40.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness10.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation87.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio29.5:1
District spending per student$20,415
Chronic Absenteeism4.8%

Students at Compton Early College High score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency45%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency85%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 6 points since 2017, reaching 65% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2017
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
87%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)

Based on 10 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Compton Early College High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,495/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Compton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,467

Median home value

$552,000

Median rent

$1,485/mo

College educated

12%

Homeownership

52.9%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
87.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics1sport offered
0 boys'·1 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
King/drew Medical Magnet HighEnrollment path unverified8.79–120.7 mi1,359Compare →
Centennial HighEnrollment path unverified6.89–120.8 mi968Compare →
Los Angeles Computer Science AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.8 mi59Compare →
Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.1 mi78Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Compton Unified

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#1 of 33
District spending per student
$20,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Compton Early College High is listed in Compton Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Compton Early College High

Compton Early College High is a public high school in Compton, CA, part of Compton Unified, serving approximately 560 students in grades 9th-12th with a 29.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Compton Early College High

What grades does Compton Early College High serve?

Compton Early College High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Compton Early College High?

Compton Early College High has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Compton Early College High?

The student-teacher ratio at Compton Early College High is 29.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Compton Early College High rank in CA?

Compton Early College High ranks #272 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Compton Early College High's MySchoolScout rating?

Compton Early College High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Compton Early College High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Compton Early College High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Is Compton Early College High a charter school?

No, Compton Early College High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Compton Early College High a Title I school?

No, Compton Early College High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Compton Early College High?

87.9% of students at Compton Early College High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
560
Student-Teacher Ratio
29.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 90222)
32,173
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
32.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90222; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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