Serving 486 students in grades 9-12, Design & Architecture Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Design & Architecture Senior High School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Rankings
Design & Architecture Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Design & Architecture Senior High School is 0.55, 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
#383 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
62%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
12%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
23%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Design & Architecture Senior High School's ranking?
Design & Architecture Senior High School is ranked #383 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% 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 88%.
How many students attend Design & Architecture Senior High School?
486 students attend Design & Architecture Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Design & Architecture Senior High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Design & Architecture Senior High School?
Design & Architecture Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to 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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