School Overview
Compton High School, located at 601 S. Acacia St. in Compton, California, is a historic institution serving the Compton Unified School District. As one of the oldest and most recognizable schools in the area, it serves as a central hub for the local community, dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience for its diverse student body. The school is currently undergoing a significant transformation, with a massive multi-million dollar campus reconstruction project underway to replace its aging facilities with modern, state-of-the-art learning environments designed to better support 21st-century education.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Compton High is deeply rooted in local culture and pride, often referred to as the "Home of the Tarbabes." The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs and student organizations, which aim to foster school spirit and personal development. By integrating updated technology and modern infrastructure with a focus on student achievement, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the professional workforce, maintaining its role as a cornerstone of the Compton educational landscape.
1,345
Total Students
58.7
Full-Time Teachers
22.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Compton High
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic1,126
Black191
Asian3
Two or More6
American Indian1
Pacific Islander13
  • Hispanic
    1,126 (83.8 %)
  • Black
    191 (14.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    13 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (0.4 %)
  • White
    4 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Compton Unified
Phone: (310)635-3881
Website: http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 58.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,197
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 125
Grades Taught
Grade 9 388
Grade 10 385
Grade 11 344
Grade 12 228

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Compton High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9388
Grade 10385
Grade 11344
Grade 12228
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Compton High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female60845.2%
Male73654.7%
Not Specified10.1%
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