project Portfolio • Compton USD
The New Compton High School
Project Description
In 2015, Compton voters approved Measure S, a $350 million bond measure to fund the construction of the new Compton High School, originally built in 1896. The new campus will open in August, 2025 for the beginning of the new school year and fall semester.
In 2016, the architectural firm, DLR Group was awarded the project. The construction project is supported by the building project management consulting firm Cumming Group, and the construction firm chosen was Swinerton. See DLR Group’s Virtual Design Tour.
In 2017, a strategy for funding opportunities was established in May, 2017 including a $10 million donation from the Grammy Award winning artist and philanthropist Dr. Dre (Andre Young) specifically for the school’s new Performing Arts Center.
The new school will feature keystone-shaped learning suites to support project-based learning and interdepartmental collaboration.
In 2023, D&D Learning Spaces was chosen by the District to be the furniture vendor and partner with DLR Group and Cumming to complete the interior and outdoor design and furniture installation for the entire campus.
DLR Group’s Virtual Design Tour (2016)
From Design & Construction to Furniture Integration
Below are the learning and school space portfolios each with a photo gallery for all the indoor and outdoor spaces across the entire campus. Renders will transition to actual photographs as the furniture integration phase begins during the spring and summer. The new Compton High School opens in August, 2025.
Learning and School Space Portfolios
1.1 Learning Studios – (37 Total)
1.2 Teacher Collaboration Zones (6)
1.3 Small Learning Studios (6)
1.4 Student Collaboration Zones (6)
1.5 Seminar Distance Learning (2)
1.6 RSP Learning Studio
1.7 RSP Teacher Collaboration Zone
2.1 PLTW Technical Studio
2.2 NAF Makerspace
2.3 Biology Wet Labs (4)
2.4 Chemistry Labs (4)
2.5 Physics Flex Labs (4)
3.1 Art 3D Studio
3.2 Art 2D Studio
3.3 EMT Clinical Lab
3.4 Computer Science/Gaming Design
3.5 Culinary Studio
3.6 Digital Music Production (PAC)
3.7 TV/Video Production (PAC)
4.1 Library/Media Center
4.2 Student Dining
4.3 ASB Student Store
4.4 Kitchen Office
4.5 Outdoor Lunch Shelter
5.1 Principal’s Office
5.2 Associate Principal Offices (5)
5.3 Counselor Offices (6)
5.4 Career Counselor Offices (3)
5.5 Records Office
5.6 Registrar Office
5.7 School Resource Officer Office
5.8 Storage Supply Room
5.9 Testing Materials Room
5.10 Large Conference Rooms (3)
5.11 Small Conference Rooms (3)
5.12 Emergency Communications Center
5.13 Copy/Mail/Workroom
5.14 Staff Lounge
5.15 College Career Center
5.16 Health Suite
5.17 Lobby Reception
5.18 Student Reception
5.19 Public Reception
5.20 Attendance Reception
5.21 Small Group Rooms (10)
6.1 PAC Theatre
6.2 Concession/Tickets
6.3 Dance and Drama Studio
6.4 Green Room
6.5 Chorus Room
6.6 Band/Orchestra Room
6.7 Recording Control Room
6.8 Scene Shop
6.9 Prop/Costume Shop
6.10 Locker/ Dressing Room
6.11 PAC Offices
6.12 Observation/Control Room
7.1 Gymnasium Lobby
7.2 Coaches Office
7.3 PE Offices (2)
7.4 Officials Offices (2)
7.5 Teams Rooms (2)
7.6 Locker Rooms (2)
7.7 Weight Room
7.8 Fitness Room
7.9 Wrestling Room
7.10 Training Room
7.11 Uniform Storage
7.12 Laundry Room
7.13 Gym Concessions/Tickets
7.14 Equipment Storage
7.15 Swimming Pool Equipment Room
7.12 Laundry Room
7.13 Gym Concessions/Tickets
7.14 Equipment Storage