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Compton High School

Reimagining a Century of Compton Culture

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Compton High School; orange sign with the name, modern facade and greenery in front of blue skies; community neighborhood design

Students in a collaboration breakout space; modular desking and seats; blue and white accents against light wood; naturally lit space; Compton High School

Classroom filled with students at tables collaborating and working; blue and white accents on the floor and walls; Compton High School

Compton High School Andrew "Dr. Dre" Young Performing Arts Center entrance; modern building with a Dr. Dre mural on the front facing exterior wall; performing arts community center

Classroom filled with students at lab tables collaborating and working; blue and white accents on the floor and walls; Compton High School

Areial view of a new campus in the U.S. Virgin Islands, based off the bridging documents and kit of parts design.

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Strategic Design Shapes a Resilient Future in the U.S. Virgin Islands

A resilient kit of parts design model transforms VIDE schools, delivering modern, flexible campuses built for future-ready learning.

Technical classroom within Kalamazoo RESA career technical education building featuring exposed wood structure, natural materials, and biophilic design elements; students working at stations in a large double height space

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Interior Design Magazine

7 Global Projects That Elevate Urban Life And Public Service

DLR Group’s industry-leading CTE design is celebrated among educational, civic, and cultural spaces crafted for community engagement and innovation.

Aerial view of U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education campus plan, illuminated Sprauve sign on front left building

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Resilience in Design: A New Future for U.S. Virgin Islands Schools

The U.S. Virgin Islands is redefining education through resilient design, strategic funding, and modern schools built for long term success.

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ArchDaily

Evolving Classrooms for Diverse Minds and Futures

Principal and K-12 Education Leader Vanessa Schutte, AIA, ALEP, details DLR Group’s approach to thoughtful design for future-ready teaching and learning.

Entrance plaza to the new Hesperia High School Center for the Arts

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Hesperia USD Unveils New Center for the Arts

The new Hesperia High School Center for the Arts creates a flagship facility that serves dual needs and further connects the community and the school campus.

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Architectural Record

In Kalamazoo, DLR Group Completes a Mass-Timber Hub for CTE Programs

DLR Group designs a mass-timber CTE hub as a “living lab,” blending sustainable systems, hands-on learning, and biophilic form.

architectural rendering of centennial high school; modern red building with people; courtyard, gathering area, public zone

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DLR Group and Compton Unified Launch New Centennial High School Campus

Centennial High School groundbreaking marks milestone in Compton USD’s commitment to students and community.

Principal and K-12 Education Leader Tom Ingram, AIA, LEED AP

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DLR Group Taps Tom Ingram as K-12 Education Leader

Ingram’s passion and technical expertise give the firm a new path in providing design solutions for its independent school and higher education partners.

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Archello

A Community Hub and Launchpad for College and Careers

Learn how our design transformed Compton High School into a world-class learning environment where 2,000 scholars are pursuing passion-led pathways to college and careers.