Compton Early College, Compton, and Dominguez High Schools Named to 2025 AP Honor Roll
Media Release
Compton Early College Earns Platinum, While Compton and Dominguez Score Silver Distinction
Compton Unified School District is thrilled to announce that the College Board named three CUSD high schools to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll. Compton Early College High School earned Platinum, the highest level, while Compton and Dominguez High Schools earned Silver distinction.
The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs deliver results for students while broadening participation. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.
Receiving the highest distinction, Compton Early College had 100% of seniors who took at least one AP Exam during high school and 100% of seniors who took five or more AP Exams. The school offers 23 AP courses and scholars took 1,512 AP exams.
“Earning Platinum Distinction—the highest level of recognition on the AP School Honor Roll—affirms our unwavering commitment to excellence, access, and equity in advanced academics,” said Dr. Maddox, Principal, Compton Early College High School. “Our scholars are earning college credit while building confidence in their academic abilities. This honor reflects the collective dedication of our students, educators, and families who believe in pushing boundaries and redefining what is possible.”
Dominguez High School earned a Silver distinction in 2025, raising from a Bronze distinction in both 2023 and 2024.
“Dominguez High School’s growth to Silver from Bronze on the AP School Honor Roll reflects years of intentional work to build a strong college-going culture,” said Caleb Oliver, Principal, Dominguez High School. “Our students are rising to the challenge of rigorous AP coursework, and our staff is committed to providing the support and encouragement needed for success. This recognition affirms that when expectations are high and opportunities are expanded, our scholars rise to meet them.”
Dominguez had 194 seniors who took at least one AP Exam during high school, scholars took a total of 1,142 AP exams, and the school offers 27 AP courses.
Compton High School earned a Silver distinction this year, after just missing the AP Honor Roll last year.
“Being named to the AP School Honor Roll in 2025 is a powerful affirmation of the academic momentum underway at Compton High School,” said Dr. Larry Natividad, Principal, Compton High School. “This recognition reflects the dedication of scholars who are stepping into rigorous coursework, our teachers who refuse to lower expectations, our APs and counselors, and a school culture that believes college readiness is for every scholar. We are proud of this milestone and energized to continue expanding access and achievement in our AP program.”
Compton High School had 137 seniors take at least one AP exam, scholars took a total of 834 AP exams, and the school offers 22 AP courses.
These AP honors are part of a larger story of success in the Compton Unified School District. In 2025, CUSD achieved a 94% graduation rate, ranking #1 in Los Angeles County and #1 in California among similar districts, and a 95% college acceptance rate — a testament to our scholars’ hard work and the intentional support systems in place.
A major driver of this progress is our College & Career Department, which has received statewide and national recognition for its leadership and impact. This includes the 2024 Power of Hope Award for outstanding counseling and college access work, and the Golden Bell Award for the Compton Goes to College! Initiative, honors that highlight the department’s role in expanding opportunity and outcomes for every student.
Through expanded AP and dual‑enrollment access, dedicated counseling and college‑planning support, and partnerships with colleges and community organizations, CUSD continues to elevate its students academically and prepare them for meaningful success after high school.
College Board’s Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) enables students to pursue college-level studies—with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both—while still in high school. Through AP courses in 40 subjects, each culminating in a challenging exam, students learn to think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue—skills that prepare them for college and beyond.