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Best Compton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 5,517 students in Compton, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Compton, CA are Compton Early College High School, Lifeline Education Charter and Compton Step. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Compton, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Compton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Compton, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Compton Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Compton, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Compton Early College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2601 North Wilmington Ave.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 604-2706
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Lifeline Education Charter
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
225 South Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 885-1872
Gr: K-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Compton Step
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
417 West Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-4321
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Compton High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 East Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 635-3881
Gr: 9-12 | 1,438 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #55.
Manuel Dominguez High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15301 South San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 630-0142
Gr: 9-12 | 1,582 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #66.
Thurgood Marshall
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15301 San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6340
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #77.
Centennial High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2606 North Central Ave.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 635-2715
Gr: 9-12 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #88.
Cesar Chavez Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15301 San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6340
Gr: 9-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Compton Community Day High School
Alternative School
2300 West Caldwell St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6154
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Compton Unified Rop
Vocational School
700 North Bullis Rd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Compton Virtual Academy
Alternative School
2300 West Caldwell St.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 639-4321
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Compton, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Compton, CA include Compton Early College High School, Lifeline Education Charter and Compton Step.
How many public high schools are located in Compton?
11 public high schools are located in Compton.
What is the racial composition of students in Compton?
Compton public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Compton are often viewed compared to one another?

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