Manuel Dominguez High

15301 South San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221

www.compton.k12.ca.us

1,582 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,582

Total Students

72.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manuel Dominguez High
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	1,393
Black	170
Asian	3
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,393 (88.1%)
Black
170 (10.7%)
Two or More
7 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.4%)
White
3 (0.2%)
Asian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Compton Unified
Phone:	(562)630-0142
Website:	http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 394

Grade 10 391

Grade 11 427

Grade 12 370