Miami Sunset Senior High School is a secondary school of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. The principal is Rodolfo Rodriguez. It is located in the Kendale Lakes census-designated place in unincorporated Miami-Dade County.
Serving 1,065 students in grades 9-12, Miami Sunset Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,065 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miami Sunset Senior High School's student population of 1,065 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,065 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1978
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
Stay Golden Sunset
Average Class Size
21 students
School Rankings
Miami Sunset Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miami Sunset Senior High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2215 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
93%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Sunset Senior High School's ranking?
Miami Sunset Senior High School is ranked #2215 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Miami Sunset Senior High School often compared to?
Miami Sunset Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miami Killian Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miami Sunset Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Miami Sunset Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Miami Sunset Senior High School?
1,065 students attend Miami Sunset Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Miami Sunset Senior High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miami Sunset Senior High School?
Miami Sunset Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miami Sunset Senior High School offer ?
Miami Sunset Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miami Sunset Senior High School part of?
Miami Sunset Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Miami Sunset Senior High School located?
Miami Sunset Senior High School is located in the West End neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 48 other public schools located in West End.
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