Public high schoolGrades 9–12Dallas ISD

Sunset High School

2120 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208 · (972) 502-1500

B
89 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 3 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (86).
2,164students
16.2students per teacher
88.8%attendance
19thof 36 Dallas ISD high schools
AAAAAABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Sunset High School has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 80

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressA · 90

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 86

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Sunset High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level78%
Meets grade level48%
Dallas ISD high schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level12%
88.4%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
93%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

2,164students in 2024–25Up 1% from 2,147 the year before
16.2students per teacher134 full-time teachers
19.9average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
7.3 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$70,723average teacher base pay
93.5%from low-income familiesDallas ISD high schools: 88.7%
53.4%English learners
16.6%in gifted & talented
38.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 96.5%White 1.5%African American 1.2%Two or More Races 0.2%Asian 0.1%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Dallas ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Sunset High School.

Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

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Questions about Sunset High School

What is Sunset High School’s TEA rating?

Sunset High School earned a B (89 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (86) in 2025.

What grades does Sunset High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 2120 W Jefferson Blvd in Dallas.

How many students go to Sunset High School?

2,164 students in 2024–25, up 1% from 2,147 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Sunset High School compare with other Dallas ISD high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 19th of 36 Dallas ISD high schools. 50% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Sunset High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Dallas ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.