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Miami Sunset Senior High School

Public | 9-12 | 2387 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 16, 2013

i dont go here YET !!!!!. but i cant wait omggggggggggggg. i feel like its going to be really fun.


Posted February 10, 2011

I used to be a student here and I am missing my teachers and my friends who I left here,for me this school is great..I love it !!


Posted October 15, 2009

Simply the Best!! An amazing academic environment, and students are proud to be here. Just visit our website and see for yourself. We are the most spirited school in KendalI; It's a Knight Thing!! All of that plus scholarships to the best Universities too! Our AP program is the largest, so why would you even consider any other school?
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 14, 2009

It is a colleg prep school, with a remarkable staff!! The AP program is second to none. Sunset's graduates attend Harvard, Princeton, UF, and Stanford. The sports program is great. Football, Basketball and Softball scholarships are plentifull. Simply the best school in Miami!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 29, 2009

This school has really helped me focus on my work and staying committed to what i love. i transfered to sunset in feb. and i was in a bad whole with my grades. now i am a B student and a junior!! c/o 2011. '#95'
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 15, 2009

It's like a college prep school only better!!Every student can take Music, Art, Science, as well as Medical Science, Computer science, Video Production, Law and more. As electives, you can take whatever interests you so that you are sure of what you want to study in college. I received a well rounded education, and so can you!!! I left the reef to go here, it was the best decision of my life. I'm at Princeton now
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 10, 2009

An excellent institution that will prepare your child for college. High quality teachers and the students are disciplined and want to be here. Many children transfer here because the environment is friendly and your child will learn!! Always top ten in sports too!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2009

My daughter is a graduating senior, but i'm sorry to say she is not prepared properly for college. She has low scores in basic math, and is having to take remedial math in college, by the way she is an honor roll student. Does that make any sense to you. Unfortunately our schools teach kids how to pass fcat, and that is all that matters. I'm very disappointed in education my child received at sunset.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2009

I think the best thing that has happened to this school is Dr. Cox. Her doors are always open for the parents and that is what schools need. The problems is not the school, teachers or staff it is that parents don't get involved. Because your child is in High school it's not over it is just starting.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2009

This is the best school ever!as a freshman this has been the best experience of my ife every day that i wake up im exicted to go there not because of the school but because my friends and the atmosphere of the school is really fun!i've had the most fun here and i can't belive it cuz im a lazy thug but this school is the best yo!(Grettel Gonzalez rm 360 the best teacher ever)
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 31, 2008

This cool has a great mixture of races, it is safe, has a great curriculum, counselors, and teachers. From my opinion, it is one of the best schools in Kendall area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 18, 2008

I am a former student of miami sunset and I have to say that I absolutely hated school. the school was overcrowded. there was no involvement with teachers. the teachers seemed like they didnt care whether the students passed or failed which in return most of the students ended up failing. It did nothing for me to prepare for college. There was no school spirit from the students from the students because nobody enjoyed going to school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 29, 2008

Sunset is a great school. My child chose to go there instead of a magnet. He told me that it was the best desision of his life.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 20, 2008

Miami Sunset is academically excellent!! We have more graduates that get into top rated colleges than any other Dade County school ( Yes.. even more than those magnet schools). The teachers prepare you for college not just for an Fcat. Some teachers have been here for more than 20 years!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 29, 2008

I am a Sunset graduate who attends UCF. I keep bumping into people who went to Sunset here..It's definetly a Knight Thing!! If you want to get into the best colleges, Miami Sunset will get you there.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 22, 2008

I graduated from Sunset in June 2008 and now I attend the University of Florida! I am not alone, I know at least 10 of my classmates are here at UF too. It's a knight thing. Sunset is a great school. Consider yourself lucky if you go to this school. I loved it!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 29, 2008

Miami Sunset Senior High is a phenomenal school. I can say that because I attended the school all four years from my freshman year to my senior year. Sunset was built in 1977 and opened its doors that same year. Beginning in the late 1990s, Sunset became one of many overcrowded schools in the county, due to the recent population explosion in the metropolitan area. It is one of the best schools I have ever attended were I have learned alot over all courses. not only did i learn but teachers also showed us real life uses. If it wasn't for miami sunset senior high I don't know where I'd be today. As of today I am currently enrolled into one of florida's best colleges and my major is business concentrating on industrial business. Thank you so much miami sunset senior high. Graduate of 2008 Moises Gutierrez
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 15, 2008

I am so glad that I transferred out of Coral Reef to go here. This school is amazing. I took several different electives and the AP classes are challenging, and nobody acts like they are better than you. Don't fall into the magnet trap...they really keep you locked into one box!!! Sunset has brought me back to life. I'm looking forward to college.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2008

i love my school =) its wonderful great teachers and great after school activities
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 2, 2008

Without a doubt this is the best school in Miami Dade. Safe, Fun, and Educational. Sunset graduates get into the same colleges as the mega magnet, and are much better rounded and prepared for the real world. The spirit of the school is amazing, I should know I transfered out of the Reef because of the back stabbing. Best decision I ever made. Go Knights!!! I'm off to Princeton.
—Submitted by a student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

524 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
47%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

594 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
50%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2012.

614 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "B".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "B".

About the tests


Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

386 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
27%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The Algebra 1 EOC has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 79% 25%
White 11% 46%
Black 6% 23%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Multiracial 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 42%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance and completion

  This school District averageState average
Graduation rate 76%N/A73%
Dropout rate 4%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 21N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 61%N/A65%
Master's degree 32%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 2%N/A1%
Other degree 6%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 5%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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13125 SW 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
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Phone: (305) 385-4255

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