Bridges Preparatory Academy vs Compton High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 766 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridges Preparatory Academy
Compton · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
151 students
Compton High
Compton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,438 students
| Measure | Bridges Preparatory Academy Compton, California | Compton High Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #958 of 1,334 | #1251 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13707 of 15,369 | #16095 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 151 | 1,438 |
| Enrollment | 151 | 1,438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 30.2 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridges Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 14.7).
- •Bridges Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 91.9%).
- •Compton High does better on students per teacher (26.1 vs 30.2).
- •Compton High is the larger school with 1,438 students compared with 151.
- •Bridges Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Compton High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bridges Preparatory Academy better than Compton High?
On the Success Index (US), Bridges Preparatory Academy ranks higher (20.4 vs 14.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bridges Preparatory Academy and Compton High?
About 766 m in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridges Preparatory Academy: 151. Compton High: 1,438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridges Preparatory Academy and Compton High rank in California?
Bridges Preparatory Academy is 958th of 1,334 and Compton High is 1251st of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).