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High SchoolsGrades 9-12

Mervyn M. Dymally High

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 8800 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003-3541

(323) 565-4600 · www.dymallyhs-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

2/10
#1055
Rank 1055 out of 1,227
Top 86%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1028 · 16th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #970 · 21st percentile
Science1/10 · #1166 · 10th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Dymally High sits in South Los Angeles, a dense, working-class neighborhood where families are deeply rooted in the community and schools carry a lot of weight in shaping students' futures. The school draws families who are looking for a neighborhood option and want their kids close to home, and it reflects the broader challenges and resilience that define this part of the city. South LA is a place with a strong sense of identity, and for families navigating the Los Angeles Unified system here, understanding where a school stands academically — and what support resources are available — is an important part of making the right choice.

Student Demographics

141 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
121 (86%)
African American
19 (13%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners36 (26%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged140 (99%)
Students with Disabilities28 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

654
Enrollment
44.3
Teachers (FTE)
14.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
18.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

78.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

6
AP Courses
offered
9.2%
AP Participation
of students
69
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

CHALLENGERS · CIF Los Angeles City Section

14
varsity sports
4 boys
5 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)STUNTSoccer (Boys)Soccer (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #1012 · 54th percentile

134 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found