English and Math Placement
A recent law (Assembly Bill 705) in the state of California requires Compton College to place students into English and Math classes based on high school performance and transcripts. A student's high school performance is a strong predictor of success in transfer-level courses.
Watch this important video that explains your rights related to placement in math and English courses at California Community Colleges.
Placement Recommendations
English Placement
Although all students have the right to enroll in English 101, the following placements are recommended based on high school GPA:
- High School GPA 2.6 or higher - English 101
- High School GPA 1.91 to 2.59 - English 101 AND English 101S, a support class is recommended
- High School GPA 1.9 or below - English 101 AND English 101S, a support class is strongly recommended
Math Placement
Students in non-STEM fields such as Health and Public Services; Social Sciences; Fine Arts, Communications and Humanities; and Business and Industrial Studies have the right to enroll in transfer level math. However, it is highly recommended that students enroll based on high school GPA after the 11th grade. Please check with a counselor for the class most appropriate to your major.
- High School GPA 3.0 or higher - Math 110, 120, 130, 140, 150
- High School GPA up to 2.99 - Math 110, 120, 130 AND 13C, 140, 150 AND 15C
Students in STEM fields such as Biology, Chemistry, and Math also have the right to enroll in transfer level math. However, it is highly recommended that students enroll based on high school GPA as follows. It is also recommended that students meet with a counselor to determine the class most appropriate to the major.
- High School GPA 3.4 or higher - Math 165*, 170
- High School GPA up to 3.39 - Math 170 AND 17C
*Students who were enrolled in high school Precalculus with a grade of C or better may enroll in Math 165 and Math 190. Schedule an appointment to meet a counselor for clearance to register or submit a Prerequisite Clearance Request. For more information regarding the steps, please visit the Prerequisite Clearance Request page.
Students who were enrolled in high school Precalculus may enroll in Math 180. Schedule
an appointment to meet a counselor for clearance to register or submit a Prerequisite Clearance Request.
For more information regarding the steps, please visit the Prerequisite Clearance Request page.
Students who were enrolled in high school Calculus may enroll in Math 190. Schedule
an appointment to meet a counselor for clearance to register or submit a Prerequisite Clearance Request.
For more information regarding the steps, please visit the Prerequisite Clearance Request page.
Prerequisite Clearance Request
If you believe you have met a prerequisite for a course(s), you may submit a Prerequisite Clearance Request. For more information regarding the steps, please visit the Prerequisite Clearance Request page.
