915 Seniors Graduate From CUSD High Schools at 2024 Commencement Ceremonies
Compton Unified’s High Schools celebrated the graduations of more than 915 seniors at the Long Beach Terrace Theater in four separate ceremonies throughout the day on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Each of the schools, Centennial, Compton Early College High School, Compton High School, and Dominguez High School, plus Marshall and Chavez High Schools, held amazing commencement ceremonies, with speeches from CUSD Board of Trustees, valedictorians, salutatorians, principles, and other administrators.
But the day belonged to the scholars who celebrated the end of their high school journey and took a step toward the next chapter in their life, be it college, military service, or an exciting career. The Long Beach Terrace Theater was filled with cheering families and friends for the stirring productions. Compton High School's esteemed Marching Band even made a surprise appearance for one song!
CUSD Board of Trustee President Micah Ali, VP Satra Zurita and Board Members Dr. Ayanna E. Davis, Denzell O. Jordan-Perry, Michael Hooper, Alma Taylor Pleasant, and Sandra Moss were all in attendance, presiding over the ceremonies.
Superintendent Dr. Darin Brawley, who began in that role 12 years ago and has watched this class go through their whole primary schooling within the district, assured the graduates and their families that the scholars have been well prepared by Compton Unified School District for whatever they choose to do next.
Below are some key highlights from the graduating classes of the four high schools:
Compton Early College High School:
HS Graduation = 100% students (126 Scholars)
College Acceptance = 100% accepted to 4-year colleges
71% AA/IGETC Completion
65 students Double majored - receiving 2 AA degrees-over 50%
41 students - Compton College Honors - 32.5%
Colleges Accepted = Tuskegee, CSU- Northridge, CSU- San Francisco, CSU Bakersfield, CSU Chico, CSU Dominquez Hills, CSU East Bay CSU Fullerton, CSU Humboldt, CSU Long Beach, CSU Los Angeles, CSU Monterey Bay, CSU Pomona, San Diego State University, CSU San Francisco, CSU San Jose, CSU San Luis Obispo, Loyola Marymount University, Pepperdine University, University of Southern California, UC-Berkeley UC-Irvine, UC-Los Angeles, UC-Merced, UC-Riverside, UC-San Diego, UC-Santa Barbara, UC-Santa Cruz
Scholarships = More than $1 million in grants and scholarships combined
4.0 GPA or Greater = 41.2%
3.5 GPA or Greater = 71%
Valedictorian: Triana Perez-Ayon, GPA 4.83
Centennial High School:
Total Graduates = 185 students
College Acceptance = 91%
Colleges Accepted = CSU-Bakersfield, CSU-Chico, CSU-Dominguez Hills, CSU-East Bay, CSU-Fullerton, CSU-Humboldt, CSU-Long Beach, CSU-Los Angeles, CSU-Northridge, CSU-Pomona, Mount Saint Mary's University, UC-Davis, UC-Irvine, UC-Los Angeles, UC-Merced, UC-Riverside, UC-San Diego, UC-Santa Barbara, UC-Santa Cruz, UC-Berkeley, Arizona Christian University, Alabama A & M. Alabama State, University of Wisconsin Madison, Texas Southern University, University of Southern California, University of Maine
Scholarships = $475,250 Total
4.0 GPA or Greater = 12 students
3.5 GPA or Greater = 43 students
Valedictorian: Camila Vega, GPA 4.58
Compton High School:
Total Graduates = 274 students
College Acceptance = 84%
Colleges Accepted = UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Cruz, CSU-San Jose, CSU-Sonoma, CSU-Long Beach CSU-Dominquez Hills, CSU-Fullerton, Cal Poly Humboldt, CSU-Los Angeles, CSU-Northridge, Cal Poly Pomona, Pace University, Lane College, Tuskegee University, Grand Canyon University, Chapman University, Menlo College, Otis College of Art and Design, Woodbury University, Louisiana State University. Loyola Marymount University, Clark Atlanta University, Mount St. Mary’s University
Scholarships = $250,000+
4.0 GPA or Greater = 18 students
3.5 GPA or Greater = 60 students
Valedictorian: Jorge Castro Roman, GPA 4.59, attending Dartmouth College
Dominguez High School:
Total Graduates = 330 grads
College Acceptance = 95%
Colleges Accepted = Loyola Marymount University, Chapman University, UC Berkeley UCLA, UCSD, UCD, UCI, CSULB, CSU Fullerton Cal Poly Pomona, SDSU, Cerritos College, LBCC and Compton College
Scholarships = More than $600,000
4.0 GPA or Greater = 47 students
3.5 GPA or Greater = 107 students
Valedictorian: Wendy Alfaro, GPA 4.62