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Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees Reaffirms Commitment to Student Safety
Board Outlines Policies and Resources for Scholars and Families
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NASA Astronaut Victor Glover Inspires 600 CUSD Scholars
U.S. Navy Captain Teaches Students about Space Travel, Astronaut Training, and More
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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE & BEYOND
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Academic Excellence & Beyond
Our mission at Jefferson is to empower students to become self-motivated and successful learners by providing a safe and positive environment. Our students will develop the skills that enable them to become responsible and well-rounded citizens.
Principal, Emily Dominguez
Assistant Principal, Aracely Zambrano
ACADEMICS
Our district has undergone incredible academic transformation marked by a 90+ percent graduation rate.
TECHNOLOGY
CUSD provides award-winning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs at all school sites.
ESPORTS
CUSD’s award-winning Esports program prepares students for 21st century jobs.
COLLEGE AND CAREER
CUSD ensures students are prepared academically and financially for college and have completed the required A-G courses.
STEAMFEST
CUSD's annual STEAM festival where students from all schools present their STEAM projects, drawing 8,000+ community members.
ARTS
Arts education is key to developing critical thinking, fostering creativity, and improving academic achievement.
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Have you ever imagined a backpack with a built-in umbrella? This was one of the creative and innovative ideas developed by scholars at Jefferson Elementary and Clinton Elementary as they prepared for the upcoming Southern California Invention Convention in Torrance in late March.
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Nine outstanding scholars from Compton High School, Compton Early College High School, and Dominguez High School were recently recognized at the Compton Unified School Board Meeting for their exceptional achievements at the SkillsUSA competitions.
We Believe In Our Scholars
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We are proud to announce that Compton Unified School District has been named a 2025 Magna Award Grand Prize Winner by the National School Boards Association (NSBA).
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Compton Unified School District was spotlighted in a recent AP News story for its remarkable academic achievements, distinguishing itself as a leader in educational recovery post-pandemic. While many districts nationwide continue to face challenges in bridging learning gaps, CUSD has demonstrated significant progress in both reading and math scores.
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NASA astronaut Victor Glover addressed more than 600 CUSD scholars, principals, teachers, and staff recently in the monthly Black Student Achievement Virtual Career Day, providing direct access to leading Black professionals in high-interest fields.
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85 scholars representing eight Compton Unified schools took part in the Drones4Kids Aerial Drone Competition at Troy High School in Fullerton last Saturday, with a combined Clinton-Whaley team taking first place overall.
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The Compton Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees reaffirms its steadfast commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all scholars in response to current national events.
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Athletes for Life is launching its After-School Elementary Sports Program on Monday, November 18th across Compton Unified elementary schools!