Miami Sunset Senior High School
Tel:
(305)385-4255
- Miami Sunset Senior High School serves 1,573 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Miami Sunset Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Miami Sunset Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Miami Sunset Senior High School's student population of 1,573 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,573 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Miami Sunset Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,601 schools in Florida (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Miami Sunset Senior High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 89% | 32% |
| Black | 4% | 23% |
| White | 7% | 39% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dade School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Miami Sunset Senior High School is Miami Sunset Adult Education Center (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Miami Sunset Adult Education Center (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Miami Sunset Adult Education Center (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Miami Miami Sunset Adult Education Center Grades: K-12
0.0 miles
13125 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305)385-4255 0.0 K-12 n/a - Miami Winston Park K-8 Center Grades: PK-8 | 1372 students
0.3 miles
13200 Sw 79th St
Miami, FL 33183
(305)386-7622 0.3 PK-8 1372 - Miami Archimedean Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 597 students
0.7 miles
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305)279-6572 0.7 K-5 597 - Miami Archimedean Middle Conservatory Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 330 students
0.7 miles
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305)279-6572 0.7 6-8 330 - Miami Archimedean Upper Conservatory High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 280 students
0.7 miles
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305)279-6572 0.7 9-12 280
School Reviews
| 5 High quality academics in a great school environment. A well rounded education and a spectacular sports program. Law, Medicine, TV production, Arts and Sciences. A great high school experience. Simply the best!! - Posted by Parent - crsmi |
| 5 This school is an excellent academic school. They have several AP and honors courses, as well as extracurricular programs. Offers great preparation for college. - Posted by Parent - crsmi |
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