Compton Unified


Summary:

The Compton Unified School District in California serves 34 schools, including 21 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district faces significant challenges, with many schools struggling with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors impacting student outcomes.

A few schools stand out as strong performers, including Compton Early College High, which consistently ranks among the top schools in the state with a 100% four-year graduation rate and exceptional test scores. Willowbrook Middle is also a top performer, ranking in the top 5% of California middle schools with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Laurel Street Elementary is a strong elementary school, ranking in the top 30% of California elementary schools.

However, the majority of schools in the district struggle with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and extremely high chronic absenteeism, particularly at the alternative schools like Cesar Chavez Continuation High. Proficiency rates on state assessments are generally low across the district, with most schools performing below the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Addressing the systemic issues of attendance, academic achievement, and socioeconomic factors will be crucial for improving outcomes for all students in Compton Unified.

District Detail

 501 South Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221-3814

 (310) 639-4321

SchoolDigger Rank:
786th of 1568 California districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 17,318

Primary Schools: 21
Middle Schools: 7
High Schools: 6
Alternative Schools: 3
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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