GOMPERS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Gompers Preparatory Academy is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 1,305 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 70 teachers, Gompers Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Gompers Preparatory Academy (GPA) is a college-preparatory charter school located in the Chollas View neighborhood of San Diego, serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded through a partnership with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), the school was established with a mission to transform the educational landscape of its community by fostering a rigorous academic environment. Its campus culture is built upon the "Gompers Way," a set of core values—including respect, excellence, and determination—that aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for personal growth and social responsibility.

Academically, GPA is known for its strong emphasis on college readiness, providing a robust curriculum designed to ensure that every graduate is eligible for admission to a four-year university. The school integrates mentorship and community engagement into its daily operations, frequently leveraging its partnership with UCSD to provide students with resources, college counseling, and exposure to higher education pathways. By prioritizing a high-support, high-expectation model, Gompers Preparatory Academy strives to break cycles of systemic inequality and empower its diverse student body to achieve their long-term professional and academic aspirations.

For more information, contact Gompers Preparatory Academy at (619) 263-2171 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.