Centennial High School vs. Compton High School
Should I attend Centennial High School or Compton High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Compton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 951 students in grades 9-12, Centennial 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 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Serving 1,290 students in grades 9-12, Compton 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
951 students
1,290 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
274
378
Grade 10 Students
252
390
Grade 11 Students
211
274
Grade 12 Students
214
248
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
76%
82%
% Black
22%
17%
% White
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.38
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%