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Mervyn M. Dymally High School vs. Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School

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School Overview

School
Mervyn M. Dymally High School
8800 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School
10101 South Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90003
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 720 students in grades 9-12, Mervyn M. Dymally High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 605 students in grades 9-12, Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
720 students
605 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mervyn M. Dymally High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mervyn M. Dymally High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mervyn M. Dymally High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mervyn M. Dymally High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#8974 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#2040 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mervyn M. Dymally High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
45-49%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mervyn M. Dymally High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mervyn M. Dymally High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mervyn M. Dymally High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mervyn M. Dymally High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
167
161
Grade 10 Students
204
152
Grade 11 Students
200
148
Grade 12 Students
149
144

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
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n/a
% Hispanic
77%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mervyn M. Dymally High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
21%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mervyn M. Dymally High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mervyn M. Dymally High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mervyn M. Dymally High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
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0.37
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mervyn M. Dymally High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mervyn M. Dymally High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mervyn M. Dymally High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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