Compton Early College High

2601 North Wilmington Ave.
Compton, CA 90222

www.compton.k12.ca.us

556 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Compton Early College High School (CECHS) is a specialized educational institution located in Compton, California, operated by the Compton Unified School District. The school is designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and higher learning by offering a rigorous academic program that allows students to earn both a high school diploma and transferable college credits simultaneously. By partnering with local community colleges, CECHS provides a unique "early college" model that prepares students for the demands of university-level work while still in a supportive high school environment.

The program is structured to foster academic acceleration, critical thinking, and college readiness for a diverse student body. Because it emphasizes a blend of high school and collegiate curriculum, the school focuses on creating a college-going culture that reduces the time and cost required to obtain a post-secondary degree. Through its commitment to student success and community integration, Compton Early College High aims to empower its graduates to excel in higher education and compete effectively in the modern workforce.

556

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

30.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Compton Early College High
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	485
Black	63
Asian	3
Two or More	2

Hispanic
485 (87.2%)
Black
63 (11.3%)
White
3 (0.5%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Compton Unified
Phone:	(310)604-2706
Website:	http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 152

Grade 10 148

Grade 11 134

Grade 12 122