Miami Sunset High School
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5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 2,700 middle and high school students from grades 7-12
- Ranks 290th out of 471 high schools in FL.
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Dade County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,933
- Graduation Rate: 58.5%
- Dropout Rate: 6.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.0
- Enrolled Students: 345,962
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,700
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 131.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 20.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,397 (51.7%)
- Females: 1,303 (48.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 314 (11.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 1,237 (45.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 1,551 (57.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.07% |
| Black | 192 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 55 | 2.0% |
| Hispanic | 2,166 | 80.2% |
| White | 285 | 10.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 716 | 26.5% |
| 10th Grade | 675 | 25.0% |
| 11th Grade | 695 | 25.7% |
| 12th Grade | 614 | 22.7% |
Graduation and Dropouts (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
83.0%
District:
68.0%
Dropout Rate
School:
4.1%
District:
4.0%
State:
2.0%
Teacher Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree
School:
60.8%
District:
55.5%
State:
65.3%
Percent of Teachers with a Ph.D.
School:
1.5%
District:
2.0%
State:
1.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Non-Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
5.2%
State:
4.8%
Percent of Classes Taught By Teachers (Out-of-Field) of Their Background
School:
3.2%
State:
4.8%
Source: FL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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3 reviews for Miami Sunset High School
- Reviewed by Former Student on March 24, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - An amazing school!! The best high school experience in Kendall plus high quality college preparation. The students are well rounded. I strongly recommend this school over Coral Reef.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on March 03, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- An Outstanding college prep school. Simply the best high school in Kendall. Your children will get an excellent education in a nurturing environment. My child looks forward to school every day!
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on February 13, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
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