Mervyn M. Dymally High
654 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic | 516 |
| Black | 124 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic516 (78.9%)
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Black124 (19.0%)
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Two or More7 (1.1%)
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White6 (0.9%)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 169 |
| Grade 10 | 150 |
| Grade 11 | 167 |
| Grade 12 | 168 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 293 | 44.8% |
| Male | 361 | 55.2% |
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