DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 503 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH (DASH) is a highly acclaimed magnet school located in the Design District of Miami, Florida. Renowned for its rigorous academic curriculum combined with intensive pre-professional training in the visual arts, the school is consistently ranked among the best high schools in the nation. Its mission is to provide students with a comprehensive education that integrates traditional academic disciplines with specialized instruction in areas such as architecture, industrial design, fashion design, entertainment technology, and visual communication.

Beyond its academic reputation, DASH is characterized by its intimate, studio-based learning environment that mirrors a professional design firm. Because of its location in the heart of Miami’s creative hub, the school fosters strong partnerships with local industry professionals, galleries, and design firms, offering students unique internships and real-world exposure. The competitive admissions process ensures a dedicated student body, resulting in a culture of high achievement where graduates frequently matriculate into the world’s most prestigious art and design universities and Ivy League institutions.

For more information, contact DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH at (305) 573-7135 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.