SUNSET H S

www.dallasisd.org/sunset

2,187 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sunset High School, located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, is a historic institution within the Dallas Independent School District. Established in 1925, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing tradition and its iconic, castle-like architecture, which is a recognizable landmark in the community. It serves a diverse student body and is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and neighborhood identity among its alumni and current students, often referred to as "Bison" pride.

Academically, Sunset High School provides a comprehensive educational program that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and extracurricular opportunities. The school emphasizes college and career readiness, striving to support its students through various academic initiatives and community partnerships. By balancing its rich historical heritage with a modern focus on student achievement, Sunset High School continues to play a pivotal role in the educational landscape of the Dallas community.

2,187

Total Students

127.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNSET H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	2,101
Black	35
Asian	5
Two or More	5
American Indian	5

Hispanic
2,101 (96.1 %)
White
36 (1.6 %)
Black
35 (1.6 %)
Asian
5 (0.2 %)
Two or More
5 (0.2 %)
American Indian
5 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)502-1500
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/sunset
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	127.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,949
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 9 698

Grade 10 583

Grade 11 470

Grade 12 436