Design and Architecture Senior High School is a magnet secondary school in the heart of the Design District in Miami, Florida, United States. U.S. News & World Report ranked DASH as the 15th best public high school in the nation in 2009 and 16th best in 2012.
Serving 492 students in grades 9-12, Design & Architecture Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Design & Architecture Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Design & Architecture Senior High School's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1990
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Design & Architecture Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Design & Architecture Senior High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
64%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phantoms
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Design & Architecture Senior High School's ranking?
Design & Architecture Senior High School is ranked #40 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Design & Architecture Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Design & Architecture Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Design & Architecture Senior High School?
492 students attend Design & Architecture Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Design & Architecture Senior High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Design & Architecture Senior High School?
Design & Architecture Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Design & Architecture Senior High School offer ?
Design & Architecture Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Design & Architecture Senior High School part of?
Design & Architecture Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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