Serving 1,649 students in grades 9-12, Lompoc High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,649 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lompoc High School's student population of 1,649 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,649 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lompoc High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lompoc High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7190 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lompoc High School's ranking?
Lompoc High School is ranked #7190 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lompoc High School often compared to?
Lompoc High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cabrillo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lompoc High School?
The graduation rate of Lompoc High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lompoc High School?
1,649 students attend Lompoc High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lompoc High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lompoc High School?
Lompoc High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lompoc High School offer ?
Lompoc High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lompoc High School part of?
Lompoc High School is part of Lompoc Unified School District.
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