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KIPP Comienza Community Prep

6410 Rita Ave., Huntington Park, CA, 90255

About KIPP Comienza Community Prep

KIPP Comienza Community Prep is a public charter school in Huntington Park, California, that serves students in grades K–8. The school has about 400 students, and the student-teacher ratio is about 23:1. This allows for moderately sized classrooms and opportunities for each student to learn in their own way. The school puts a lot of emphasis on a tough academic program that helps students get ready for college, think critically, and learn in a way that works for them. Along with math and English language arts (ELA), students can take enrichment classes in the arts, technology, and physical education. KIPP Comienza Community Prep has a lot of different kinds of students, including a lot of students from minority groups. This makes for a welcoming and multicultural learning environment. The student population of KIPP Comienza Community Prep is 1,058 and Math proficiency is 32% and Reading proficiency is 54%. This shows both strengths and areas where improvement is needed. In general, KIPP Comienza Community Prep has a structured, academic program that helps students build basic skills and grow as people. The school is working hard to establish itself as a center of academic excellence and striving to become the best elementary school in California .

KIPP Comienza Community Prep Contact Information

Address

6410 Rita Ave., Huntington Park, CA, 90255

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Phone

(323) 886-2355

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 54% in Reading.
46
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1058
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2974 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at KIPP Comienza Community Prep

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.28%
Asian 0.28%
Hispanic 97.54%
Black 1.32%
Two+ Races 0.57%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.28%
Asian
0.28%
Hispanic
97.54%
Black
1.32%
Two+ Races
0.57%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1058
49.15%
520 Female
50.85%
538 Male

Student Population

1058 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

211 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The KIPP Comienza Community Prep had a family engagement night where students showed off their STEM projects, reading and writing activities, and creative arts. The school keeps making the environment more supportive and creative, and get involved in their community.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of classes does KIPP Comienza Community Prep have?

Ans. The school offers basic academics, arts and technology enrichment, and programs to help students get ready for college.

Q2. Does KIPP Comienza help students who are having trouble with math or reading?

Ans. Yes, students who need extra help can get tutoring, intervention programs, and personalized instruction.

Q3. Does the school have a group for parents and teachers?

Ans. Yes, the school wants parents to get involved by having an active PTA and community engagement programs.

Q4. Do students have access to technology resources?

Ans. Yes, there are computers, tablets, and other digital learning tools in the classrooms.

Q5. Does KIPP Comienza put on events for the community or after-school activities?

Ans. Yes, the school puts on cultural events, family nights, and student showcases all year long.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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