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8800 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003-3541
Summary
Mervyn M. Dymally High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 55th percentile among comparable California schools.
56.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 22.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 22.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 660/1,596 (59th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 770/1,596 (52nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 654 |
| Low-Income Students | 643 (98.3%) |
| English Learners | 133 (20.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 16.5 points from last year and rose 25.2 points over the full period. Math rose 7.9 points from last year and rose 14.6 points over the full period.
•Math +14.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
56.6% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 23% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 19% to 19%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
22.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
23.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 18.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Mervyn M. Dymally High compare within the district?
Mervyn M. Dymally High is No. 81 in reading and No. 97 in math proficiency among the 185 9–12 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mervyn M. Dymally High rank in California?
Mervyn M. Dymally High ranks No. 660 of 1,596 in reading and No. 770 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Mervyn M. Dymally High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 66 in reading and No. 85 in math among 160 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 57.1% meet the reading standard and 22.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Mervyn M. Dymally High compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Mervyn M. Dymally High is No. 46 in reading and No. 54 in math proficiency among the 105 9–12 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Mervyn M. Dymally High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Mervyn M. Dymally High is No. 174 in reading and No. 200 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Mervyn M. Dymally HighThis school | 22.1% | 56.6% |
| Abraham Lincoln Senior High | 33.6% | 69.9% |
| Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy | 10.9% | 25.1% |
