KIPP Comienza Community Prep
Grades TK-8
KIPP Comienza Community Prep is a tuition-free, college-preparatory TK-8 charter public school and is part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network of 270 schools in 20 states and Washington, DC.
KIPP Comienza Community Prep is built on the belief that great schools and strong relationships transform communities. We strive to continuously improve our rigorous and authentic instruction so that students become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and rising leaders.
School Core Values
- Courage
- Ganas
- Honor
- Reflection
School Leaders
Krystal Vega & Melissa Helguera
Co-School Leaders
"We are really proud of our family engagement here. In our lower grades, our families come in the morning and read with their kids. The teachers also work together very closely, which leads to strong alignment across classrooms.”
School Awards
2017 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award
In the exemplary high performing category.
2018 California Distinguished School Award
2019 & 2020 Innovate Top LA County Public School
2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary School
2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Middle School
Grades TK-4
School Address
7300 Roseberry Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Main Office
T. 323.589.1450
F. 323.589.1716
Grades 5-6
School Address
6348 Seville Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Main Office
T. 323.886.2355
F. 323.886.2356
Grades 7-8
School Address
6410 Rita Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Main Office
T. 323.886.2355
F. 323.886.2356
The value of grit that I learned at KIPP SoCal helped me remain persistent in college and will be used in my professional career.
