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| Compton Unified School District |
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| District details |
| School board members:7 |
| Students:16,738 (2023-2024) |
| Schools:37 (2023-2024) |
| Website:Link |
Compton Unified School District is a school district in California (Los Angeles County). During the 2024 school year, 16,738 students attended one of the district's 37 schools.
This page provides information regarding school board members, election rules, finances, academics, policies, and more details about the district.
Elections
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Compton Unified School District Area C
General election
General election for Compton Unified School District Area C
IncumbentMicah Ali defeatedOmar Spry in the general election for Compton Unified School District Area C on March 5, 2024.
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 1,747 | ||
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Compton Unified School District Area D
General election
General election for Compton Unified School District Area D
Michael Hooper defeated incumbentCharles Davis in the general election for Compton Unified School District Area D on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael Hooper (Nonpartisan) | 50.6 | 740 | |
 | Charles Davis (Nonpartisan) | 49.4 | 722 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 1,462 | ||
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Compton Unified School District Area F
General election
The general election was canceled.Sandra Moss (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
Compton Unified School District Area A
General election
General election for Compton Unified School District Area A
Denzell Perry defeatedLaQuisha Anderson andAdrian Cleveland in the general election for Compton Unified School District Area A on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Denzell Perry (Nonpartisan) | 60.1 | 750 |
 | LaQuisha Anderson (Nonpartisan) | 20.2 | 252 | |
| Adrian Cleveland (Nonpartisan) | 19.7 | 246 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 1,248 | ||
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Compton Unified School District Area B
General election
The general election was canceled.Ayanna Davis (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
Compton Unified School District Area E
General election
General election for Compton Unified School District Area E
IncumbentAlma Taylor-Pleasant defeatedAdrienne Marie Thomas in the general election for Compton Unified School District Area E on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Alma Taylor-Pleasant (Nonpartisan) | 55.9 | 580 |
| Adrienne Marie Thomas (Nonpartisan) | 44.1 | 457 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 1,037 | ||
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Compton Unified School District Area G
General election
General election for Compton Unified School District Area G
IncumbentSatra D. Zurita defeatedMary Jackson-Freeny in the general election for Compton Unified School District Area G on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Satra D. Zurita (Nonpartisan) | 50.1 | 1,309 |
 | Mary Jackson-Freeny (Nonpartisan) | 49.9 | 1,305 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,614 | ||
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Compton Unified School District Area C
General election
General election for Compton Unified School District Area C
IncumbentMicah Ali defeatedAnthony Perry andKenneth Clark in the general election for Compton Unified School District Area C on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Micah Ali (Nonpartisan) | 50.4 | 963 |
 | Anthony Perry (Nonpartisan) | 37.7 | 720 | |
| Kenneth Clark (Nonpartisan) | 11.8 | 226 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 1,909 | ||
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Compton Unified School District Area D
General election
General election for Compton Unified School District Area D
IncumbentCharles Davis defeatedRoberto Rodriguez Savedra andGregory Pitts in the general election for Compton Unified School District Area D on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charles Davis (Nonpartisan) | 39.7 | 963 |
 | Roberto Rodriguez Savedra (Nonpartisan) | 33.7 | 817 | |
 | Gregory Pitts (Nonpartisan) | 26.7 | 647 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,427 | ||
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Compton Unified School District Area F
General election
General election for Compton Unified School District Area F
IncumbentSandra Moss defeatedJustin Blakely,Wilson Mays, andRodney Lonnell Curry in the general election for Compton Unified School District Area F on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sandra Moss (Nonpartisan) | 49.0 | 1,319 |
| Justin Blakely (Nonpartisan) | 23.5 | 632 | ||
| Wilson Mays (Nonpartisan) | 14.3 | 384 | ||
| Rodney Lonnell Curry (Nonpartisan) | 13.2 | 356 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,691 | ||
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Compton Unified School District school board
General election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Latoya Parsee (Nonpartisan)
- Sandra Moss (Nonpartisan)
- Marcus Hughes Sr. (Nonpartisan)
- Gregory Pitts (Nonpartisan)
- Charles Davis (Nonpartisan)
- Anthony Perry (Nonpartisan)
- Rodney Lonnell Curry (Nonpartisan)
- Micah Ali (Nonpartisan)
- Lucia Ortega (Nonpartisan)
- Dajaun Jones (Nonpartisan)
- Mary Jackson-Freeny (Nonpartisan)
Compton Unified School District school board
General election
General election for Compton Unified School District school board
IncumbentMargie N. Garrett, incumbentAlma Taylor-Pleasant, incumbentMae Thomas, and incumbentSatra D. Zurita won election in the general election for Compton Unified School District school board on November 7, 2017.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ |  | Margie N. Garrett (Nonpartisan) |
| ✔ | | Alma Taylor-Pleasant (Nonpartisan) |
| ✔ |  | Mae Thomas (Nonpartisan) |
| ✔ | | Satra D. Zurita (Nonpartisan) |
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Compton Unified School District school board
General election
General election for Compton Unified School District school board
IncumbentCharles Davis won election in the general election for Compton Unified School District school board on November 8, 2016.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Charles Davis (Nonpartisan) |
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Compton Unified School District school board
General election
General election for Compton Unified School District school board
IncumbentMicah Ali and incumbentSandra Moss won election in the general election for Compton Unified School District school board on November 3, 2015.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Micah Ali (Nonpartisan) |
| ✔ | | Sandra Moss (Nonpartisan) |
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About the district
School board
The Compton Unified School District consists of seven members serving four-year terms. To find information about school board meetings,click here.
| Name | Seat | Year assumed office | Year term ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hooper | Area D | 2024 | 2028 |
| Sandra Moss | Area F | 2015 | 2028 |
| Micah Ali | Area C | 2007 | 2028 |
| Ayanna Davis | Area B | 2022 | 2026 |
| Denzell Perry | Area A | 2022 | 2026 |
| Alma Taylor-Pleasant | Area E | 2016 | 2026 |
| Satra D. Zurita | Area G | 2005 | 2026 |
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Overlapping state house districts
| Office Name | Current Officeholder | Party | % School District Covered | % Other District Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State Assembly District 65 | Mike Gipson | Democratic Party | 98% | 21% |
| California State Assembly District 62 | Jose Solache | Democratic Party | 2% | 1% |
The table was limited to the lower chamber because it provides the most granularity. State house districts tend to be more numerous and therefore smaller than state senate or U.S. House districts. This provides an impression of the partisan affiliations in the area.
Budget
The following statistics were published by theNational Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of theU.S. Department of Education.[1]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $62,729,000 | $3,445 | 14% |
| Local: | $70,520,000 | $3,872 | 16% |
| State: | $322,456,000 | $17,707 | 71% |
| Total: | $455,705,000 | $25,024 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $321,749,000 | $17,667 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $278,086,000 | $15,270 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $157,455,000 | $8,646 | 49% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $32,117,000 | $1,763 | 10% |
| Administration: | $40,279,000 | $2,211 | 13% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $48,235,000 | $2,648 | 15% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $28,193,000 | $1,548 | |
| Construction: | $23,994,000 | $1,317 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $3,276,000 | $179 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $12,117,000 | $665 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by theU.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result,proficiency levels are not comparable between different states andyear-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements. To protect student privacy, percentages are reported as ranges for groups of 300 students or fewer. If five or fewer students were included in a data set, the data will display as "PS."[2]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 26 | 15-19 | 18 | 27 | <50 | 21-39 | 20-29 |
| 2018-2019 | 31 | 35-39 | 20 | 33 | 21-39 | 30-39 | 20-24 |
| 2017-2018 | 26 | 35-39 | 18 | 28 | 21-39 | 30-39 | 15-19 |
| 2016-2017 | 24 | 35-39 | 17 | 26 | <=20 | 20-29 | 15-19 |
| 2015-2016 | 20 | 20-24 | 14 | 21 | 21-39 | 21-39 | 11-19 |
| 2014-2015 | 16 | 20-24 | 10 | 17 | 21-39 | 21-39 | 11-19 |
| 2013-2014 | 39 | >=50 | 30-34 | 40 | PS | 60-79 | <50 |
| 2012-2013 | 44 | 55-59 | 37 | 46 | <50 | 20-29 | 20-29 |
| 2011-2012 | 44 | 55-59 | 37 | 46 | >=50 | 40-49 | 40-49 |
| 2010-2011 | 43 | 50-54 | 35 | 45 | >=50 | 38 | 21-39 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 38 | 30-34 | 29 | 40 | >=50 | 40-59 | 21-39 |
| 2020-2021 | <50 | PS | PS | ||||
| 2018-2019 | 38 | 45-49 | 29 | 40 | 21-39 | 30-39 | 30-34 |
| 2017-2018 | 35 | 40-44 | 26 | 36 | 21-39 | 30-39 | 15-19 |
| 2016-2017 | 31 | 35-39 | 25 | 33 | 40-59 | 30-39 | 20-24 |
| 2015-2016 | 29 | 35-39 | 22 | 30 | 40-59 | 21-39 | 20-29 |
| 2014-2015 | 23 | 20-24 | 17 | 24 | 21-39 | 21-39 | 20-29 |
| 2013-2014 | 33 | >=50 | 25-29 | 33 | PS | 60-79 | >=50 |
| 2012-2013 | 37 | 40-44 | 37 | 37 | <50 | 11-19 | 30-39 |
| 2011-2012 | 38 | 50-54 | 36 | 38 | >=50 | 40-49 | 50-59 |
| 2010-2011 | 36 | 40-44 | 35 | 36 | >=50 | 30 | 40-59 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 89 | >=50 | 85-89 | 90 | PS | PS | PS |
| 2020-2021 | 83 | >=50 | 85-89 | 83 | PS | >=50 | PS |
| 2019-2020 | 86 | >=50 | 85-89 | 87 | PS | PS | PS |
| 2018-2019 | 84 | >=50 | 85-89 | 84 | >=50 | PS | |
| 2017-2018 | 82 | >=50 | 75-79 | 83 | PS | >=50 | PS |
| 2016-2017 | 79 | >=50 | 75-79 | 80 | <50 | PS | |
| 2015-2016 | 78 | >=50 | 75-79 | 79 | PS | >=50 | PS |
| 2014-2015 | 71 | >=50 | 70-74 | 71 | PS | PS | PS |
| 2013-2014 | 60 | >=50 | 61 | 60 | PS | PS | |
| 2012-2013 | 65 | >=50 | 68 | 64 | PS | PS | PS |
| 2011-2012 | 57 | >=50 | 56 | 58 | PS | PS | |
| 2010-2011 | 58 | 40-59 | 54 | 60 | PS | PS | PS |
Students
The following statistics were published by theNational Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of theU.S. Department of Education.[3]
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 16,738 | -4.2 |
| 2022-2023 | 17,437 | -4.4 |
| 2021-2022 | 18,211 | -5.3 |
| 2020-2021 | 19,179 | -6.4 |
| 2019-2020 | 20,400 | -2.6 |
| 2018-2019 | 20,933 | -10.0 |
| 2017-2018 | 23,017 | -1.9 |
| 2016-2017 | 23,452 | 6.9 |
| 2015-2016 | 21,835 | -1.2 |
| 2014-2015 | 22,106 | -1.6 |
| 2013-2014 | 22,452 | -10.1 |
| 2012-2013 | 24,710 | -0.3 |
| 2011-2012 | 24,781 | 2.2 |
| 2010-2011 | 24,224 | -8.2 |
| 2009-2010 | 26,221 | -4.4 |
| 2008-2009 | 27,369 | -2.6 |
| 2007-2008 | 28,081 | -1.6 |
| 2006-2007 | 28,538 | -5.9 |
| 2005-2006 | 30,233 | -4.0 |
| 2004-2005 | 31,449 | -3.3 |
| 2003-2004 | 32,486 | -0.2 |
| 2002-2003 | 32,550 | 2.2 |
| 2001-2002 | 31,820 | 2.5 |
| 2000-2001 | 31,037 | 0.8 |
| 1999-2000 | 30,775 | 0.0 |
| RACE | Compton Unified School District (%) | California K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.2 | 12.1 |
| Black | 13.9 | 4.9 |
| Hispanic | 84.4 | 56.1 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Two or More Races | 0.7 | 5.8 |
| White | 0.3 | 20.2 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the censushere.
Staff
The following statistics were published by theNational Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of theU.S. Department of Education.[4]
As of the 2023-2024 school year, Compton Unified School District had 696.86 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 24.02.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 0.00 |
| Kindergarten: | 65.18 |
| Elementary: | 411.04 |
| Secondary: | 220.64 |
| Total: | 696.86 |
Compton Unified School District employed 14.00 district administrators and 51.50 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
|---|---|
| District Administrators: | 14.00 |
| District Administrative Support: | 137.89 |
| School Administrators: | 51.50 |
| School Administrative Support: | 84.25 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 222.63 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 12.00 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 23.98 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 5.50 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 17.82 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 0.00 |
| Library/Media Support: | 0.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 19.00 |
| Other Support Services: | 496.77 |
Schools
The following statistics were published by theNational Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of theU.S. Department of Education.[5]
| SCHOOL NAME | NUMBER OF STUDENTS | GRADES |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Elementary | 464 | KG-8 |
| Bunche Middle | 314 | 6-8 |
| Bursch Elementary | 352 | KG-8 |
| Carver Elementary | 312 | KG-8 |
| Centennial High | 968 | 9-12 |
| Cesar Chavez Continuation High | 251 | 9-12 |
| Clinton William Jefferson | 758 | KG-8 |
| Compton Community Day High | 4 | 9-12 |
| Compton Community Day Middle | 0 | 6-8 |
| Compton Early College High | 560 | 9-12 |
| Compton High | 1,297 | 9-12 |
| Compton Step | 15 | KG-12 |
| Compton Virtual Academy | 1 | KG-12 |
| Davis Middle | 456 | 6-8 |
| Dickison Elementary | 682 | KG-8 |
| Emerson Elementary | 570 | KG-8 |
| Enterprise Middle | 189 | 6-8 |
| Foster Elementary | 400 | KG-5 |
| Jefferson Elementary | 689 | KG-8 |
| Kelly Elementary | 684 | KG-8 |
| Laurel Street Elementary | 368 | KG-8 |
| Longfellow Elementary | 474 | KG-8 |
| Manuel Dominguez High | 1,616 | 9-12 |
| Martin Luther King Elementary | 337 | KG-6 |
| Mayo Elementary | 436 | KG-8 |
| Mckinley Elementary | 358 | KG-8 |
| Ralph Bunche Elementary | 235 | KG-8 |
| Robert F. Kennedy Elementary | 605 | KG-8 |
| Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary | 352 | KG-6 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 539 | KG-8 |
| Rosecrans Elementary | 469 | KG-8 |
| Thurgood Marshall | 31 | KG-12 |
| Tibby Elementary | 586 | KG-8 |
| Walton Middle | 154 | 7-8 |
| Washington Elementary | 266 | KG-8 |
| Whaley Middle | 480 | 6-8 |
| Willowbrook Middle | 297 | 6-8 |
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Footnotes
- ↑National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2021-22 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed October 18, 2025
- ↑National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
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