For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 19 students in 90220, CA.
The top ranked public high school in 90220, CA is Compton Step. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90220 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90220, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90220, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Compton Step
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
417 West Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-4321
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-4321
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compton Community Day High School
Alternative School
2300 West Caldwell St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6154
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6154
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
90220, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2300 West Caldwell St
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6140
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6140
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
2300 W. Caldwell St. Bldg. A
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-7329
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-7329
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
Harriet Tubman High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12501 N. Wilmington
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6340
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6340
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 90220, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 90220, CA include Compton Step.
How many public high schools are located in 90220?
2 public high schools are located in 90220.
What is the racial composition of students in 90220?
90220 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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