District Overview
Located at 501 South Santa Fe Ave. in Compton, California, Compton Unified is an active, traditional public school district serving a dynamic community situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area. Operating 37 operational campuses, the district delivers a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized adult education programs. Total enrollment stands at over 16,400 students, featuring a diverse student body predominantly composed of Hispanic (nearly 13,900) and Black (over 2,200) learners, reflecting the rich cultural background of the surrounding region.

To foster academic achievement and holistic student growth, Compton Unified relies on a robust workforce totaling more than 3,500 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. The core instructional team includes approximately 1,372 FTE teachers—maintaining an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 12 to 1—supported by 228 FTE instructional aides and over 1,900 dedicated support staff members. This balanced staffing model ensures that students receive both individual classroom attention and essential wrap-around operational and administrative care. Families, prospective students, and education researchers seeking additional insights into the district's offerings can visit their official site at www.compton.k12.ca.us or reach out directly at (310) 639-4321.
37
Total Schools
16,436
Total Students
1,372.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Compton Unified
Demographic Student Count
White45
Hispanic13,908
Black2,256
Asian25
Two or More104
American Indian20
Pacific Islander75
  • Hispanic
    13,908 (84.6%)
  • Black
    2,256 (13.7%)
  • Two or More
    104 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    75 (0.5%)
  • White
    45 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    25 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    20 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Compton Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary21
Middle8
High6
Other4
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:37
Students:16,436*
Teachers (FTE):1,372.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:12.0
Schools in Compton Unified
Found 39 Schools