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Compton Early College HS Scholars College Bound with Decision Day 25

120+ Graduating Seniors Commit to Colleges and Universities

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Compton Early College, McKinley, and Rosecrans Scholars Excel at History Day LA

McKinley and Rosecrans Students Take Top Honors

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Compton and Compton Early College HS Scholars Attend Microsoft’s Minority Student Day

Students Explore AI Tech and More

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Mufasa: The Lion King Star Surprises Compton Early College Scholars

Award-Winning Actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. Gives Scholars Career Advice

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Compton Early College Career Day Exposes Scholars to Various Jobs

20 Professionals Address 350 Juniors and Seniors

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50 CUSD High School Scholars Attend LA Black College Expo

Centennial, Compton, CEC, and Dominguez Students Exposed to 100+ HBCUs and More

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CUSD’s 93% Grad Rate #1 in LA County, #1 in CA

District College & Career Indicator Also #1 in LA County, #1 in CA Among Similar Districts

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61 CUSD Scholars Accepted to HBCUs, Awarded $1 Million in Scholarships

More than 200 Scholars Attend CUSD College Fest

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Compton and CEC Scholars Attend Women’s Conference

BSA Takes 24 High School Students to "Empower Her" Event

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Compton Early College Earns Highest AP Distinction

CEC Recognized 2024 AP Honor Roll Platinum 

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Compton Early College HS Hosts Verizon Innovative Learning Lab Student Showcase
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CEC Scholars Pick Colleges

100% College Acceptance: Compton Early College HS Decision Day 2024

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Class Of 2024

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

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Home of the Rising Phoenix

Compton Early College (CEC) in partnership with Compton College is in its eighth year of operation. Established in 2015 as a senior high school, CEC has incorporated a middle school and spans grades 6-12.  An early college's purpose is to provide students with an opportunity to earn an AA (Associate of Arts Degree) and/or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Certificate) while also earning their high school diploma.  

Dr. Pamela Maddox, Principal 

2025-26 Application Now Open! 

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ACADEMICS

Our district has undergone incredible academic transformation marked by a 90+ percent graduation rate. 

Arts
ARTS

Arts education is key to developing critical thinking, fostering creativity, and improving academic achievement.

Esports
ESPORTS

CUSD’s award-winning Esports program prepares students for 21st century jobs.

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COLLEGE AND CAREER

CUSD ensures students are prepared academically and financially for college and have completed the required A-G courses.  

Steamfest
STEAMFEST

CUSD's annual STEAM festival where students from all schools present their STEAM projects, drawing 8,000+ community members.

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TECHNOLOGY

CUSD provides award-winning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs at all school sites. 

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