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Gompers Preparatory Academy

1005 47th St., San Diego, CA, 92102

About Gompers Preparatory Academy

Gompers Preparatory Academy is a well-known public charter school in San Diego that serves grades 6–12. It is the only high school in its district, and it is known for having a culture of high expectations and preparing students for college. The academy has a diverse student body, with 99% of students being minorities and 82% of them coming from low-income families. It is one of the most well-known schools for advanced academics, with 70% of students taking Advanced Placement courses. The school says that 44% of its students are good at reading and 10% are good at math. The school helps students take tests like the SAT and ACT to help them reach their goal of making college more accessible. The school is in a community that wants to change education, and it has a strict dress code and a commitment to "college for all." The academy's strengths are its high level of AP participation and its unwavering commitment to helping its diverse student body develop a college-going identity, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Gompers Preparatory Academy Contact Information

Address

1005 47th St., San Diego, CA, 92102

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Phone

(619) 263-2171

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 44% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
30 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1229
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5867 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Gompers Preparatory Academy

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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 0.98%
Asian 3.09%
Hispanic 91.05%
Black 3.99%
Two+ Races 0.49%
Native Am. 0.24%
White
0.98%
Asian
3.09%
Hispanic
91.05%
Black
3.99%
Two+ Races
0.49%
Native Am.
0.24%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1229
44.91%
552 Female
55.09%
677 Male

Student Population

1229 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 30 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

307 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Riveroll Tennis Center officially opened at Gompers Preparatory Academy in February 2026. This was a big step forward for the school. It improved the school's sports facilities for student-athletes. To help students get ready for college and do better in school, the academy has added more Saturday Academy and "Encore" programs after school for the 2025–2026 school year. Also, students are getting ready for the 11th Annual Lip Sync Show, which is a campus tradition that shows off students' leadership and performing arts skills.

FAQ

Q1. Does Gompers Preparatory Academy support learning through practical activities?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.

Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Gompers Preparatory Academy lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q3. Are there chances for peer mentoring?

Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.

Q4. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

Q5. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Of course! Gompers Preparatory Academy helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.

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

PS

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

WR

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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