Sunset High School
School Overview
Sunset High School is a public school located in Dallas, Texas. It is a school in Dallas Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 72% of students are proficient in Math learning and 35% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,983 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 125 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,983 students are attending Sunset High School. By gender, there are 998 and 985 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Sunset High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 239 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 230 | 109 | 121 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| in LEP Program | 26 | 11 | 15 |
| Total | 239 | 112 | 127 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 125 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Sunset High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 79.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 125 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 125 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 9 | 7.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 17 | 13.6% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 331 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 423,435 Households |
| Population | 1,099,443 |
| Male | 558,259 |
| Female | 562,217 |
| Child Population | 339,845 |
| Total Housing Units | 473,389 Units |
| Average House Value | $159,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,073 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.70% |
| Average Household Income | $52,405 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 75.61% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Sunset High School offers 19 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 649 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 846 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Sunset High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 19 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 649 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 64 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 118 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 619 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 846 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Dallas Independent School District
In Dallas Independent School District, 9 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in DALLAS, Texas
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