DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH
486 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 112 |
| Hispanic | 300 |
| Black | 57 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 9 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic300 (61.7%)
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White112 (23.0%)
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Black57 (11.7%)
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Two or More9 (1.9%)
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Asian7 (1.4%)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 122 |
| Grade 10 | 122 |
| Grade 11 | 134 |
| Grade 12 | 108 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 392 | 80.7% |
| Male | 94 | 19.3% |
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