DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH

School Overview
Design & Architecture Senior High (DASH) is a highly acclaimed magnet school located in the Design District of Miami, Florida. Renowned for its rigorous academic curriculum combined with intensive pre-professional training in the visual arts, the school is consistently ranked among the best high schools in the nation. Its mission is to provide students with a comprehensive education that integrates traditional academic disciplines with specialized instruction in areas such as architecture, industrial design, fashion design, entertainment technology, and visual communication.

Beyond its academic reputation, DASH is characterized by its intimate, studio-based learning environment that mirrors a professional design firm. Because of its location in the heart of Miami’s creative hub, the school fosters strong partnerships with local industry professionals, galleries, and design firms, offering students unique internships and real-world exposure. The competitive admissions process ensures a dedicated student body, resulting in a culture of high achievement where graduates frequently matriculate into the world’s most prestigious art and design universities and Ivy League institutions.
486
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White112
Hispanic300
Black57
Asian7
Two or More9
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    300 (61.7%)
  • White
    112 (23.0%)
  • Black
    57 (11.7%)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MIAMI-DADE
Phone: (305)573-7135
Website: http://www.dashschool.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 108
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19
Grades Taught
Grade 9 122
Grade 10 122
Grade 11 134
Grade 12 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 9122
Grade 10122
Grade 11134
Grade 12108
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female39280.7%
Male9419.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)