ACAD FOR MULTILINGUAL ARTS AND SCI AT MERVYN M. DYMALLY HIGH SCHOOL

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.

8800 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003-3541
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ACAD FOR MULTILINGUAL ARTS AND SCI AT MERVYN M. DYMALLY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Los Angeles, CA with about 707 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
707
Teachers:
29.83
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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 707 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ACAD FOR MULTILINGUAL ARTS AND SCI AT MERVYN M. DYMALLY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
77.1%
Black or African American
21.8%
White
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

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.