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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
682 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mervyn M. Dymally High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#8980 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)78%
56%
Black
(21-22)20%
5%
White
(21-22)1%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)1%
5%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
96%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #8980 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 87%.
How many students attend Mervyn M. Dymally High School?
682 students attend Mervyn M. Dymally High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mervyn M. Dymally High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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.
In what neighborhood is Mervyn M. Dymally High School located?
Mervyn M. Dymally High School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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