KIPP COMIENZA COMMUNITY PREP

KIPP Comienza Community Prep is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Huntington Park, CA with about 825 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, KIPP Comienza Community Prep has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

KIPP Comienza Community Prep, located in Huntington Park, California, is a high-performing public charter elementary school that serves as part of the KIPP SoCal Public Schools network. Dedicated to closing the achievement gap, the school operates on the core philosophy that every student, regardless of their background, can succeed in college and beyond. The curriculum is rigorous and academically focused, placing a heavy emphasis on developing strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while fostering a supportive and disciplined "college-preparatory" culture from an early age.

Beyond academics, KIPP Comienza is deeply rooted in the local Huntington Park community. The school emphasizes character development, encouraging students to embody values such as grit, zest, and optimism. By building strong partnerships between teachers, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, the school strives to create an inclusive environment where students are empowered to become leaders who will positively impact their community. Through extended school days and a commitment to personalized instruction, KIPP Comienza consistently aims to ensure its students are well-prepared for the challenges of middle school and long-term academic success.

For more information, contact KIPP Comienza Community Prep at (323) 589-1450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.