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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-8Charter

KIPP Comienza Community Prep

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 6410 Rita Avenue, Huntington Park, CA 90255-4126

(323) 886-2355 · www.kippsocal.org/comienza

6/10
#2448
Rank 2448 out of 5,722
Top 43%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2402 · 58th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #2863 · 50th percentile
Science7/10 · #1916 · 66th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Huntington Park is a tight-knit, predominantly Latino community just south of downtown Los Angeles, and KIPP Comienza Community Prep reflects that neighborhood spirit with a mission-driven approach to education that goes beyond test scores. As part of the well-established KIPP network, the school brings structured academics and high expectations to families looking for a charter option that takes K-8 learning seriously, with science as a particular bright spot. It's a solid choice for parents in the area who want an engaged school community and are drawn to the kind of intentional, college-focused culture that KIPP schools are known for building from an early age.

Student Demographics

698 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
686 (98%)
Other
12 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners275 (39%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged624 (89%)
Students with Disabilities151 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,075
Enrollment
46
Teachers (FTE)
23.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)
25.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #1850 · 69th percentile

133 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found