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Compton Unified Schools and administrative offices will be closed for Spring Break starting Friday, April 18. Classes will resume on Monday, April 28.
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Compton Unified School District (CUSD) is proud to announce a groundbreaking multi-year relationship with The Juilliard School that celebrates and furthers CUSD's work in strengthening student pathways for artistic exploration and subject-specific professional development for teachers.
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!