Sunset High School is a public secondary school located in the North Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, United States. The school enrolls students in grades 9-12 and is a part of the Dallas Independent School District. The school serves a portion of the Dallas and Cockrell Hill catchments.
Serving 2,164 students in grades 9-12, Sunset High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,164 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset High School serves the west part of the Dallas, TX school district, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset High School's student population of 2,164 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 134 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,164 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
134 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1925
Campus Size
4.6 acres (0.02 km2)
School Rankings
Sunset High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6601 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
American Bison
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset High School's ranking?
Sunset High School is ranked #6601 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sunset High School often compared to?
Sunset High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moises E Molina High School, W H Adamson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunset High School?
The graduation rate of Sunset High School is 85%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Sunset High School?
2,164 students attend Sunset High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sunset High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset High School?
Sunset High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunset High School offer ?
Sunset High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sunset High School part of?
Sunset High School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunset High School located?
Sunset High School is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 46 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.
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