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Sunset High School

2120 W Jefferson Blvd
Dallas, TX 75208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,147 students in grades 9-12, Sunset High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sunset High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sunset High School's student population of 2,147 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,147 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sunset High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6587 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sunset High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunset High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunset High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sunset High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sunset High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunset High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sunset High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sunset High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sunset High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunset High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
82%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sunset High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunset High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunset High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset High School's ranking?
Sunset High School is ranked #6587 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sunset High School often compared to?
Sunset High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W H Adamson High School, Moises E Molina High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunset High School?
The graduation rate of Sunset High School is 82%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sunset High School?
2,147 students attend Sunset High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sunset High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset High School?
Sunset High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunset High School offer ?
Sunset High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sunset High School part of?
Sunset High School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunset High School located?
Sunset High School is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 46 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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