School Overview
The Academy for Multilingual Arts and Sciences (AMAS) at Mervyn M. Dymally High School is a public secondary school located in South Los Angeles, operating within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is designed to provide a specialized, rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both linguistic proficiency and mastery of the arts and sciences. By integrating these disciplines, the academy seeks to prepare a diverse student body for post-secondary success, focusing on fostering global citizenship, critical thinking, and communication skills in an increasingly interconnected world.

As part of the Dymally High School campus, the academy benefits from a modern facility and a curriculum that prioritizes academic achievement and personal growth. The school is committed to supporting its students through a comprehensive approach that includes specialized instruction, elective opportunities in the arts, and pathways in scientific exploration. By centering its mission on multilingualism and interdisciplinary learning, the academy aims to empower students to navigate the complexities of higher education and the modern workforce with a broad, culturally responsive perspective.
654
Total Students
44.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mervyn M. Dymally High
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic516
Black124
Two or More7
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    516 (78.9%)
  • Black
    124 (19.0%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.1%)
  • White
    6 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Los Angeles Unified
Phone: (323)565-4600
Website: http://dymallyhs.lausd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 629
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14
Grades Taught
Grade 9 169
Grade 10 150
Grade 11 167
Grade 12 168

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mervyn M. Dymally High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9169
Grade 10150
Grade 11167
Grade 12168
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mervyn M. Dymally High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29344.8%
Male36155.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)