Sunset High School

Sunset High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2120 W Jefferson Blvd,  Dallas, TX
Dallas Independent School District
3.6
3.4
2,147 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Claudia I Vega
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
85%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
132
Full Time Teachers
132
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
480
Verbal
490
Average ACT
18
Math
18
English
16
Reading
18
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
22.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
6%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
346:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Hispanic
96.1%
White
1.6%
Black
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Arlington 496 Students
University of North Texas 431 Students
Texas A&M University 403 Students
University of Texas - Austin 376 Students
Dallas College - Mountain View Campus 326 Students
Texas Woman's University 322 Students
University of Dallas 275 Students
Southern Methodist University 238 Students
Texas State University 228 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 226 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 204 Students
Business 131 Students
Psychology 98 Students
Biology 78 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 58 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 55 Students
Education 53 Students
Accounting 47 Students
Criminology 44 Students
Computer Science 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 418 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/16/2024
Some teachers aren't prone to helping unless you ask them repeatedly. Despite this when they do help the material is easier to understand.
3.0 Junior
5/16/2024
I am part of the Sunset P-Tech Program at this school, so my experience is different. I would say the best part of my experience is taking dual credit classes. These dual credit classes prepare me for life as a college student. The worst part of my experience is the school food. I would like to see change in the way classes are structured. Students need brain breaks so we can work efficiently.
3.0 Senior
4/25/2024
My overall experience here at Sunset High School have been good. It's definitely not the best due to some of the administrators. However, the teachers here are great, they offer so much support. The food here is not the best and sometimes is left uncooked. The school building is okay but not the greatest. Depending on which classroom you're in, it can be either too hot or too cold. I've been going here for four years and up until my senior year things changed. The college advisors have helped me a ton.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/2/2024
2 de mis hijos se graduaron de esta escuela y nunca tube problemas con ellos
5.0 student
9/26/2023
LOVED THIS SCHOOL!! Best school, super fun throws the best house parties everyone there is super chill in their own lines teachers are great you learn a lot. Theirs no problems or drama unless you look for it. Sunset is one of the best schools in Oak Cliff, Recommend this school and we have the best...
1.0 other
9/2/2023
This is the worst school ever there is bullies evertwhere
1.0 other
11/2/2021
It’s a very bad school. I had social anxiety, and teachers harassed me and tried to force me to speak. As for the counselors and the rest of the staff, they’re just as bad as them. Once a nurse decided that it would be a good idea to touch my face since I refused to speak, and so she did. Overall, a...

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Sunset High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dallas, TX and is served by the Dallas Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,147 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Sunset High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $417,459. Discover additional schools in the area, like W.H. Adamson High School, LG Pinkston High School, Marvin E. Robinson School of Business and Management at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, and more. Learn more about what Dallas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sunset High School.

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