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Ranked 4813 of 6840 in California
See top schools in ComptonCompton High School is a well-known public high school in Compton, California, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. As the main school in the Compton Unified School District, it has about 1,600 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 21:1. The school is known for having a strong academic program, with 49% of students taking Advanced Placement courses. The student body is very diverse, with 100% of students being minorities and 95% of students being from low-income families. The performance data shows that 44% of students are good at reading and 18% are good at math. Students are encouraged to take college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT to improve their chances of getting into college. Compton High School is one of the best schools in the district because it has a community that values resilience and growth. The school is very dedicated to giving students more chances and creating a culture of academic success and college readiness, and it is one of the best high schools in California.
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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Read MoreAll Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM
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.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
1297 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
259 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
In August 2025, the new $200 million Compton High School campus officially opened its doors to students. It has a new gymnasium and a world-class performing arts center. Eric Bellinger, a Grammy-winning artist, recently came to campus to talk to students about the music business and how to set personal goals. The National Children's Chorus has also started a top-notch vocal arts program at the school, where students can get professional-level training in singing.
Q1. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?
Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.
Q2. Are college entrance exams conducted here?
Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work to gether.
Q3. Does Compton High encourage people to get involved in their community?
Ans. Yes, students can help out with community programs and volunteer projects to learn about civic duty.
Q4. Does Compton High make it easy for students to learn?
Ans. Yes, Compton High stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning to gether to help all students do well.
Q5. Does Compton High support learning through practical activities?
Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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