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Compton Early College High

2601 North Wilmington Ave., Compton, CA, 90222

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1203 of 6840 in California

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About Compton Early College High

Compton Early College High School is a top public magnet school in Compton, California, for students in grades 6 through 12. It is a top-performing school in California, coming in at 67th place. It has about 560 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 29:1. The school is one of the best for academic excellence, and it is the only one that lets students get an Associate's degree along with their diploma. The program has a 100% participation rate in AP classes and great academic success, with 86% of students being able to read and 53% being able to do math. There are no majority students at the school, and 88% of the students are from low-income families. Students are strongly encouraged to take college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT to help them get into college 100% of the time. Compton Early College High School is one of the best schools in the area. It provides a challenging and supportive environment that helps students transition from high school to college, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Compton Early College High Contact Information

Address

2601 North Wilmington Ave., Compton, CA, 90222

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Phone

(310) 604-2706

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%
Reading 86%
State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 86% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
29 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
560
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1203 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Compton Early College High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.36%
Asian 0.54%
Hispanic 88.21%
Black 10.54%
Two+ Races 0.36%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.36%
Asian
0.54%
Hispanic
88.21%
Black
10.54%
Two+ Races
0.36%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 560
54.46%
305 Female
45.54%
255 Male

Student Population

560 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 29 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

280 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, Compton Early College High School was named one of the Best Public High Schools in the country for 2025-26. This puts it in the top tier of high schools in the country. The school recently held the California Dual Enrollment Summit. Educators from all over the state came to see how well the college-immersion program was working. Also, the Class of 2025 had a lively Decision Day event to celebrate their 100% college acceptance rate. Many of the seniors had already earned their associate degrees.

FAQ

Q1. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, of course! Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

Q2. Are there programs that help people become better leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by joining student groups, working on group projects, and men to ring other students.

Q3. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Compton Early College High lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q4. Does Compton Early College High offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Compton Early College High gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q5. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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