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Compton High School vs. Centennial High School

Should you attend Compton High School or Centennial High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Compton High School
1200 East Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Centennial High School
2606 North Central Ave.
Compton, CA 90222
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,297 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Serving 968 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,297 students
968 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Compton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Centennial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Compton High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Centennial High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Compton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Centennial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Compton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Compton Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Compton Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#6702 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#8549 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Compton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Centennial High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Compton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Compton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centennial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Compton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
27%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Compton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Compton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centennial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Compton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
9%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
91%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Compton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Compton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Centennial High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Compton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Compton High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Centennial High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
362
268
Grade 10 Students
352
260
Grade 11 Students
308
249
Grade 12 Students
275
191

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Compton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Compton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Compton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1997-98 school year.
% Hispanic
85%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Compton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Compton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Compton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Compton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Compton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Compton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Compton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Compton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1999-00 school year.
n/a
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Compton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Compton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Compton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Compton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Compton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Compton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Compton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Centennial High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Compton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
84%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Compton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Compton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Centennial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Compton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Compton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Compton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Centennial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Compton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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