Mervyn M. Dymally High School

8800 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003

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Mervyn M. Dymally High School serves 672 students in grades 9-12.

Mervyn M. Dymally High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 672 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mervyn M. Dymally High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Mervyn M. Dymally High School's student population of 672 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

672 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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School Rankings

Mervyn M. Dymally High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Mervyn M. Dymally High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#3390 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

6-9%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

22:1

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American Indian

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Asian

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12%

Hispanic

77%

56%

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Black

21%

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.37

0.63

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Graduation Rate

75-79%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

97%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mervyn M. Dymally High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Los Angeles Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mervyn M. Dymally High School's ranking?

Mervyn M. Dymally High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What schools are Mervyn M. Dymally High School often compared to?

Mervyn M. Dymally High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln Senior High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Mervyn M. Dymally High School?

The graduation rate of Mervyn M. Dymally High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Mervyn M. Dymally High School?

672 students attend Mervyn M. Dymally High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Mervyn M. Dymally High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mervyn M. Dymally High School?

Mervyn M. Dymally High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Mervyn M. Dymally High School offer ?

Mervyn M. Dymally High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Mervyn M. Dymally High School part of?

Mervyn M. Dymally High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 672 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education