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Mervyn M. Dymally High

Los Angeles, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
dymallyhs.lausd.org8800 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90003(323) 565-4600
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

142 students tested

40.1% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 31.4% did.

  • Exceeded14.8%
  • Met25.4%
  • Nearly met26.1%
  • Not met33.8%

Math

142 students tested

14.2% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 7.6% did.

  • Exceeded2.8%
  • Met11.3%
  • Nearly met26.2%
  • Not met59.6%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

1.2% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year794730
Suspended in or out of school3.4% · 271.2% · 9
Suspensions3012
Violence with injury261
Violence without injury16
Weapons13
Drugs11
Defiance only10
Other01

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall682720
Suspended out of school0.6% · 43.5% · 25
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.1% · 1
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

47.9% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted755691
Chronically absent39.5% · 29847.9% · 331

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

720 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino77.1%
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White0.8%
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Black or African American20.6%
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Asian0.3%
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Two or More Races0.8%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.4%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 062271013079

District
Los Angeles Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
720 students
Teachers (FTE)
44.2

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