Serving 474 students in grades 9-12, Sunfire High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunfire High School's student population of 474 students has grown by 159% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing Students For Success In A Changing World
School Rankings
Sunfire High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunfire High School is 0.37, 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
#2868 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
38%
Black
78%
21%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)96.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Phoenix
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunfire High School's ranking?
Sunfire High School is ranked #2868 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunfire High School?
The graduation rate of Sunfire High School is 15-19%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sunfire High School?
474 students attend Sunfire High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sunfire High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sunfire High School offer ?
Sunfire High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunfire High School part of?
Sunfire High School is part of Broward School District.
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