Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School serves 816 students in grades 9-12.
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior 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 10-14% (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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 66% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School's student population of 816 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
816 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior 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 Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3138 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
50%
5%
White
1%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
66%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School's ranking?
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School is ranked #3138 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School is 66%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School?
816 students attend Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School students are Black, 48% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School?
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School offer ?
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School part of?
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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