Lompoc High School is a public high school serving Lompoc, in northern Santa Barbara County, California, United States. It was first established in the small farming community in 1892. It is part of the Lompoc Unified School District, as is crosstown rival Cabrillo High.
Serving 1,593 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 19:1 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 Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lompoc High serves the southeast part of Lompoc, CA, covering an area of approximately 212.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 13.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lompoc High School's student population of 1,593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,593 students
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1892
School Calendar
School Motto
BRAVE PRIDE - Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence
School Rankings
Lompoc High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 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
#6990 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lompoc High School's ranking?
Lompoc High School is ranked #6990 out of 9,523 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lompoc High School?
1,593 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 Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lompoc High School?
Lompoc High School has a student ration of 19:1, 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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