Centennial High School vs. Compton High School
Should you attend Centennial High School or Compton 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
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 908 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Serving 1,438 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 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
908 students
1,438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
56 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#8549 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#6702 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
9%
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
191
456
Grade 10 Students
261
367
Grade 11 Students
229
338
Grade 12 Students
227
277
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
81%
84%
% Black
17%
15%
% White
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.32
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%