LOS ANGELES, CA — Swinerton Builders (Swinerton) announces the completion of the new Compton High School, a $232 million, 31-acre campus that marks a milestone for the Compton Unified School District and the greater Los Angeles, California, area. The campus will welcome 1,800 students this upcoming school year.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was a celebration attended by district leaders, students, alums, community members, and special guest Dr. Dre (Andre Romelle Young), who donated $10 million toward the new performing arts center. The new Andre “Dr. Dre” Young Performing Arts Center is one of many 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:
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- A 140,639-square-foot academic building
- A 40,868-square-foot performing arts center
- A 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"For too long, perceptions of Compton have been shaped by outdated narratives that fail to reflect the strength, resilience, and brilliance of our community," said Principal Larry Natividad, Ed.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."
