COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

What COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT does

Compton Unified School District (CUSD) is a California public K-12 school district headquartered at 501 S. Santa Fe Avenue in Compton, serving nearly 26,000 students across 36 school sites — including elementary, middle, and high schools, an adult school, and the Compton Virtual Academy — spanning Compton and portions of Carson and Los Angeles in South-Central Los Angeles County. Governed by an elected Board of Trustees under the California Department of Education, the district is led by Superintendent Dr. Darin Brawley in his 13th year and operates with no tuition, funding operations through California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), state apportionment, federal funding, and local property taxes, with capital projects financed through voter-approved bond measures (Measure AAA and Measure S).

CUSD's core product is comprehensive public education delivered through a PreK-12 portfolio that includes standard academic instruction, College and Career Readiness (CCR) with A-G course completion support, Career Technical Education (CTE), special education/SELPA services, gifted education (GATE), dual immersion language programs, after-school programming (ASES), and the Compton Early College High School where students graduate with both a diploma and up to two years of college credit. The district's competitive differentiator is a district-wide STEAM focus operationalized through the Educational Technology Department and supported by strategic partnerships with Apple, Google, Microsoft, Verizon, Boeing, and Digital Promise. Its technology stack comprises Aeries SIS for student records, ClassLink for single sign-on, Google Workspace for Education, Clear Touch interactive displays, and Finalsite for web/digital communications, with dedicated programs in esports, robotics (FIRST), and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) STEM curriculum.

CUSD's value proposition centers on a documented turnaround narrative: the district was rescued from the brink of state receivership under current leadership, restored fiscal stability, and improved graduation rates from significantly lower historical levels to approximately 90%. The district markets achievements through its website, social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube), an annual STEAMFest drawing 8,000+ community members, and earned media, while serving a student population that includes general education, special education, English learners, foster youth, and Title I-eligible low-income students. Its go-to-market is non-commercial — enrollment occurs at school sites within attendance boundaries — with no pricing model, revenue per student variability, or competitive bidding dynamic.

Name

COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Legal name

Compton Unified School District

Website

https://compton.k12.ca.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Compton Unified School District is a California public K-12 school district serving nearly 26,000 students across 36 sites in Compton and surrounding Los Angeles County areas, delivering STEAM-focused public education funded through LCFF with no tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

District-Run Virtual Academies & Online Programs (EDAJADAB), Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• STEAM curriculum programs
• Career technical education
• Early college pathways
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Compton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Compton Unified School District provides free K-12 public education to nearly 26,000 students across 36 school sites, including general academics, STEAM curricula, Career Technical Education, College & Career Readiness, special education, early childhood education, adult education, and after-school enrichment. The district delivers instruction through traditional campuses, the Compton Virtual Academy, and district-wide technology platforms, with comprehensive support services including mental health, nutrition, and English-learner programs.

Product overview

Compton Unified School District operates as a unified K-12 public school district serving nearly 26,000 students across 36 sites. The district offers a comprehensive educational ecosystem comprising core academic programs, specialized STEM/STEAM initiatives including Esports and robotics, Career Technical Education pathways, and College & Career Readiness programs. The district's educational technology infrastructure includes AERIES student information system, ClassLink single sign-on, and Google Workspace collaboration tools. Notable programs include the award-winning Esports program, annual STEAMFest festival, Compton Early College High School (enabling students to earn college credits), and the Little Innovators STEAM Academy for preschool students. The district is currently undergoing major facilities transformation including a new Centennial High School campus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career Technical Education (CTE) Career pathway programs offering industry sector training, SkillsUSA participation, and career pathway development for high school students.
• College & Career Readiness (CCR)

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation rate approaching 90%, up from significantly lower rates prior to 2012 turnaround
• +8 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Iovine and Young Center (IYC) NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Compton High School joined the Iovine and Young Center Network in 2026. The partnership provides transformative hands-on learning, innovation, and career pathway opportunities for Compton scholars through the network's educational programs.
• Digital PromisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital Promise partnership under Superintendent Brawley's leadership supports the district's STEAM initiatives and technology integration across all schools, helping to eliminate the opportunity gap in technology for students.
• ApplecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApple partnership supports district-wide technology deployment and educational technology initiatives as part of the STEAM-focused technology transformation under Superintendent Brawley's leadership.
• VerizoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVerizon partnership contributes to the district's technology access and connectivity initiatives, supporting STEAM programs and digital equity efforts across all district schools.
• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoeing partnership supports STEAM initiatives and career pathway programs, providing students with exposure to aerospace and engineering career opportunities in line with district educational goals.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft partnership supports district technology infrastructure, cloud services, and educator training as part of the STEAM-focused educational technology transformation across all schools.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle partnership provides district with Google Workspace for Education, Chromebooks, and associated digital tools used across all school sites for instruction and administration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Montebello Unified School District: LA County unified school district of similar scale (~25,000-30,000 students) serving a comparable urban, predominantly Latino population with similar LCFF demographic profile and STEAM/college-readiness programs.
• Pasadena Unified School District: LA County unified school district serving a similarly diverse urban-suburban population with comparable STEAM/CTE/dual-immersion programming and comparable enrollment scale (~15,000-20,000 students).
• Long Beach Unified School District: Large neighboring LA County unified school district of comparable scale (~70,000 students) operating similar K-12 public education programs including STEAM, CTE, and Early College initiatives. Most directly comparable California unified district in the same metro area.
• Lynwood Unified School District: Small LA County unified district (~14,000 students) serving a similarly high-poverty urban community adjacent to Compton. Comparable demographics, similar grade-span offerings, and similar LCFF supplemental concentration.
• Inglewood Unified School District: Adjacent LA County unified school district serving a similar urban, historically underserved community with comparable demographics (high ELL, low-income populations). Recently emerged from state receivership, paralleling Compton's prior fiscal trajectory.

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD): Largest California school district (~430,000 students) operating K-12 public education with STEAM, magnet programs, and CTE. Overlaps with CUSD on portions of its service area but is far broader and geographically larger.

Peers

• Oakland Unified School District:

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FComptonUnified
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ComptonSchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/ComptonUnified
• Instagraminstagram.com/comptonunified
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/compton-unified-school-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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