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Principal's Message

November 2025

Dear Compton High School Scholars, Families, Staff, and Community,

This year marks an extraordinary moment in Compton High School’s close to 130-year history as we proudly move into our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility on our legacy site. With this new chapter, we bring a renewed sense of purpose, focus, and enthusiasm to learning as we continue to grow as an elevated community school where “Everybody Belongs. Everybody Learns. Everybody Wins.”

Our collective hard work is paying off. Over the past three years, our ELA scores have increased by 11% and math by 9% on California state testing. In addition, we are steadily raising our graduation rate toward 96%, demonstrating that our scholars are not only learning but thriving. These gains are a direct reflection of our teachers’ dedication, our families’ partnership, and our scholars’ perseverance.

This year, we continue to expand opportunities for excellence both in and beyond the classroom. With the addition of our CIF-sanctioned pool, we are proud to introduce swim and water polo to our roster of competitive sports—opening the door for future Olympians to emerge from Compton High. We also celebrate our flag football team, which made it to the quarterfinals for the first time ever. As we continue to build a “ring culture” across all athletics, our teams are becoming stronger, faster, and more resilient—reflecting the spirit of Compton pride.

Academically and professionally, we’ve added JA3DE to our instructional program, which strengthens our work-based learning goals and ensures that every scholar has access to meaningful learning experiences that will translate to real-world success. Together with SkillsUSA and NAF, our partners since last year, we continue to expand pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, and internships that prepare our scholars to be truly college and career ready.

As we settle into our new home and elevate our legacy, our priorities remain clear:

  • Engage scholars through project- and work-based learning connected to real community issues

  • Educate scholars with rigor, fidelity, and equity

  • Empower scholars to think critically, communicate effectively, and collaborate meaningfully

  • Ensure a safe, welcoming environment that is inclusive, empathetic, and anti-racist

  • Encourage a joyful and memorable high school experience

We are deeply grateful for the commitment of our staff—many of whom have been part of the Compton High School family for over a decade—and for the continued trust of our families and community. Together, we are not only elevating our legacy but creating a new standard of excellence for generations to come.

Here’s to another powerful year of learning, belonging, and winning—the Compton way.

Sincerely,
Dr. Larry Natividad
Principal
Compton High School