For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,887 students in 90221, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 90221, CA are Lifeline Education Charter, Compton High School and Manuel Dominguez High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90221 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90221, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90221 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Manuel Dominguez High School, with 94% 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 90221, CA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lifeline Education Charter
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 South Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 885-1872
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 885-1872
Gr: K-12 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Compton High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 East Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 635-3881
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 635-3881
Gr: 9-12 | 1,297 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #33.
Manuel Dominguez High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15301 South San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 630-0142
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 630-0142
Gr: 9-12 | 1,616 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #44.
Thurgood Marshall
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15301 San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6340
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6340
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Cesar Chavez Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15301 San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6340
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6340
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Compton Unified Rop
Vocational School
700 North Bullis Rd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6000
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
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 639-4321
Gr: K-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
90221, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(323) 880-4669
Compton, CA 90221
(323) 880-4669
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 90221, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 90221, CA include Lifeline Education Charter, Compton High School and Manuel Dominguez High School.
How many public high schools are located in 90221?
7 public high schools are located in 90221.
What is the racial composition of students in 90221?
90221 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).
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