MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

sunsethigh.dade.k12.fl.us/

1,062 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Miami Sunset Senior High School, located in the Kendall area of Miami-Dade County, is a well-established public secondary institution serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the school has long been a staple of the local community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. The school is known for its "Knights" mascot and maintains a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success through its instructional programs and dedicated faculty.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, Miami Sunset Senior High provides various pathways for student development, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized elective programs. The school’s campus serves as a hub for community engagement, reflecting the diverse and vibrant culture of the surrounding Miami area. By fostering an environment that balances rigorous educational standards with opportunities for personal growth, Miami Sunset strives to equip its student body with the skills necessary to excel in both higher education and the professional workforce.

1,062

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	970
Black	25
Asian	7
Two or More	5
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
970 (91.3 %)
White
52 (4.9 %)
Black
25 (2.4 %)
Asian
7 (0.7 %)
Two or More
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)385-4255
Website:	http://sunsethigh.dade.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,062
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 249

Grade 10 310

Grade 11 263

Grade 12 240

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	249
Grade 10	310
Grade 11	263
Grade 12	240

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	457	43%
Male	605	57%

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