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Email BoardSusan Miller Dorsey Senior High
3537 Farmdale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90016-4707
Summary
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 38th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 37.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 18.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 37.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 18.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,092/1,596 (32nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 887/1,596 (44th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 853 |
| Low-Income Students | 831 (97.4%) |
| English Learners | 161 (18.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 9.6 points from last year and rose 12.8 points over the full period. Math rose 10.1 points from last year and rose 12.7 points over the full period.
•Math +12.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
37.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,092 of 1,596 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.
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English Learners vs English Native
19.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 33.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 19% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 18%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
18.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 887 of 1,596 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
9.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 15.8% 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 Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High compare within the district?
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High is No. 135 in reading and No. 120 in math proficiency among the 185 9–12 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High rank in California?
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High ranks No. 1,092 of 1,596 in reading and No. 887 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 Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 130 in reading and No. 109 in math among 160 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 37.6% meet the reading standard and 18.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High is No. 80 in reading and No. 68 in math proficiency among the 105 9–12 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High is No. 267 in reading and tied for No. 229 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Susan Miller Dorsey Senior HighThis school | 18.4% | 37.8% |
| Abraham Lincoln Senior High | 33.6% | 69.9% |
| Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy | 10.9% | 25.1% |
