A state-of-the-art, $232-million campus ushers in a new era of education, creativity and opportunity for Compton's students and community.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swinerton Builders (Swinerton) is proud to announce the completion of the new Compton High School, a $232-million, 31-acre campus that marks a historic milestone for the Compton Unified School District and the greater Los Angeles area. Completed in May 2025, the campus will welcome 1,800 students this upcoming school year. The project represents a transformational commitment to educational opportunities, community connection and future generations of Compton students.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was a lively celebration attended by district leaders, students, alums, community members and special guest Dr. Dre (Andre Romelle Young), who generously donated $10 million toward the new performing arts center. The new Andre "Dr. Dre" Young Performing Arts Center is one of many state-of-the-art facilities designed to empower students to explore their academic, artistic and athletic potential.
Swinerton served as the general contractor for the campus, which was designed by DLR Group and managed by Cumming Group.
"This project is more than just a school; it's a symbol of transformation," said Brian McCarthy, Senior Vice President and Region Manager at Swinerton. "We are honored to have helped bring this vision to life and to support a community that is investing in its future through education."
The new Compton High School features:
- 140,639-square-foot Academic Building
- 40,868-square-foot Performing Arts Center
- 36,534-square-foot Gymnasium
- A digital-first library with no physical books
- Expansive athletic facilities, a football stadium, baseball, softball, and soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts, and a half-sized Olympic swimming pool
- Covered outdoor spaces and California-native landscaping
- High-tech, collaborative learning environments designed to prepare students for college and careers
Construction began in 2019 with the demolition of the original 126-year-old campus. Since then, the site has been transformed into a modern educational hub, with nearly 200 workers on-site daily. The project was funded by Measure S, a bond measure passed by Compton voters in 2015 and is part of the district's "Built by Compton" initiative, which prioritizes local hiring and small business participation.
"For too long, perceptions of Compton have been shaped by outdated narratives that fail to reflect the strength, resilience and brilliance of our community," said Principal Larry Natividad, Ed. D. of Compton High School. "The new Compton High School stands as a bold statement: The future of Compton is bright, innovative and full of promise."
Reflecting on the new buildings standing at the corner of Alondra Boulevard and S. Acacia Avenue, Swinerton celebrates the completion of a campus that will serve generations of Compton scholars and stand as a beacon of opportunity for the entire community.
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