SUSAN MILLER DORSEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School, located in the View Park-Windsor Hills area of Los Angeles, is a historic institution within the Los Angeles Unified School District. Established in 1937, the school has long served as a focal point for the surrounding community, boasting a rich tradition in both academics and extracurricular activities. It is particularly well-regarded for its vibrant campus culture and its storied athletic programs, which have historically produced notable talent that has gone on to succeed at the collegiate and professional levels.

Beyond its athletic legacy, Dorsey High School provides a comprehensive educational program aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success. The school offers a variety of academic pathways, including magnet programs and specialized career technical education, designed to meet the diverse interests and ambitions of its student body. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on student empowerment and community engagement, striving to bridge historical challenges with modern educational resources to ensure every student has the tools necessary to graduate and pursue their professional goals.

3537 Farmdale Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016-4707
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SUSAN MILLER DORSEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Los Angeles, CA with about 972 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
972
Teachers:
44.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 972 students

Black or African American
52.5%
Hispanic/Latino
45.4%
White
1.4%
Two or more races
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
40.9%
Male
59.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.