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Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Design & Architecture Senior High School

#1 in Best High Schools for the Arts in Florida
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Miami, FL
  • 262 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C+
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Design & Architecture Senior High School is a top rated, public, magnet school located in Miami, FL. It has 504 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 88% of students are at least proficient in math and 96% in reading.
    Address
    4001 NE 2nd Ave
    Miami, FL 33137
    Telephone
    (305) 573-7135
    Website
    dashschool.org
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    Design & Architecture Senior High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    96%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    88%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1190
    264 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    54 responses
    AP Enrollment
    62%
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    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      B-
    3. Housing
      C-
    Median Household Income
    $33,999
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,056
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $271,200
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    90%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.30 responses
    Poll
    97%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.30 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 113 responses
    Report
    • Field Day
      22%
    • Hispanic Heritage Celebrations
      19%
    • Black History Month Celebration
      15%
    • Portfolio Day
      15%
    • Fashion Show
      11%
    • Senior Strand Wars
      11%
    • 305 DAY
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    504
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    38%
    97%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.32 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.32 responses
    6%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.32 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $48,870
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    3.4%
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.40 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.40 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.40 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,153/ year
    National
    $12,239
    73%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.51 responses
    41%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.51 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.51 responses
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    DASH provides us with a supportive and welcoming environment that beams with creative energy, unlike any other. Its given me so many opportunities, like a 3 week all expense paid trip to NYC for a pre college program, and the chance to bond with people who are passionate about the same artistic field. I've had a wonderful experience at DASH, but I do feel the need to caution that it is definitely a huge commitment. DASH requires long hours of work, a genuine passion for art, and an understanding that you may sacrifice your academics for art (ex. no advanced math classes are taught after AP Calculus AB, physics and AP Environmental Science are not offered and have to be taken online). The school prepares you to pursue art in college, but I'm not sure if it prepares you well enough for an academic college career, hence the sacrifice. Despite this, there is no other school I would rather go to!
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    This is a hell of a high school. This school annually ranks as one of the best, if not best Florida high schools. In addition, it ranks annually as a top 50 high school in the nation. This school offers students the chance to study architecture, industrial design, fashion design, film, and graphic design for 3 years! These programs of study are incredible. The faculty truly care about their students. In addition, colleges often reach out to recruit DASH students to attend their school.
    Design and Architecture Senior High has been my home for four years, it has improved my art and communication skills. Our large workload allows the students to develop a good sense of time management, preparing us for college and the real world. The facility works there best to provide an open and comfortable environment where everyone feels accepted. The classes specific to what students want to study allows them to dive in and decide if that job in that field is what they want to pursue. Students constantly present their art and strand work to teachers, internship providers, and college representatives developing interpersonal skills. If I could fix something about the school it would be the overall building itself, I'd fix the ceilings so that water ceases to pour from the missing tiles. I'd also change the overall environment so that students are not faced with such extreme pressure and stress.