Miami Sunset Senior High School
Tel:
(305)385-4255
- Miami Sunset Senior High School serves 1,446 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 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 1,446 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,446 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Miami Sunset Senior High 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3075 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 89% | 32% |
| Black | 4% | 22% |
| White | 7% | 39% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | 81% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | DADE School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Miami Sunset Senior High School is Instructional Center System Wide (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Winston Park K-8 Center (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Winston Park K-8 Center (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Miami Winston Park K-8 Center Grades: PK-8 | 1413 students
0.3 miles
13200 Sw 79th St
Miami, FL 33183
(305)386-7622 0.3 PK-8 1413 - Miami Archimedean Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 649 students
0.7 miles
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305)279-6572 0.7 K-5 649 - Miami Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 902 students
0.9 miles
13100 Sw 59th St
Miami, FL 33183
(305)385-6877 0.9 6-8 902 - Miami Kendale Lakes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 801 students
1.3 miles
8000 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33183
(305)385-2575 1.3 PK-5 801 - Miami Bridgeprep Academy Of Village Green Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 771 students
1.5 miles
13300 Sw 120th St
Miami, FL 33186
(305)290-4246 1.5 K-8 771
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 |
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