DOMINGUEZ HIGH SCHOOL

Dominguez High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Compton Unified school district, located in Compton, CA with about 1,821 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 73 teachers, Dominguez High has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Dominguez High School, located in Compton, California, is a key institution within the Compton Unified School District. Serving the local community for decades, the school is known for its deep-rooted history and its commitment to providing comprehensive secondary education to its diverse student body. The campus functions as a central hub for academic and extracurricular development, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce through a structured curriculum and various support programs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Dominguez High is perhaps best recognized for its prominent legacy in athletics and its strong sense of community spirit. The school plays an active role in the social fabric of Compton, emphasizing student achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. By leveraging resources provided by the Compton Unified School District, the school strives to foster an environment where students can overcome local challenges and work toward long-term success.

For more information, contact Dominguez High at (562) 630-0142 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15301 S. San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221-3131
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DOMINGUEZ HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Compton, CA with about 1,821 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Compton Unified
Total Students:
1,821
Teachers:
73.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,821 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DOMINGUEZ HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
86.3%
Black or African American
11.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
Two or more races
0.7%
White
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.