Rise from here.
Sunfire High School is a tuition-free, in-person charter high school in Oakland Park, Florida. We built this school for students who need more than a classroom. They need a team.
100%
Tuition-Free Public Charter
4
Career & Technical Tracks
21–22
Enrollment Extended to Age
Cognia
Accredited Diploma
The three words that run this school
Structured
Every student gets a personalized success plan, tracked weekly, by a certified teacher who knows their name.
Human
Behind every rule is a person who genuinely cares. Not paperwork. Not a case file.
Rising
A real diploma. A real path forward. Not a fallback option.
What makes Sunfire different
We don’t fit students to the school.
We build the school around the student.
Five commitments shape every school day. One promise holds them together: no student slips through the cracks.
Personalization
Your pace. Your path.
We don’t sort students into tracks. We build the track around them. Your pace. Your path. Your diploma.
Second Chances
A restart, not a fallback.
Some students need a restart, not because they failed, but because the system did. Sunfire is where they try again.
Real Relationships
Known by name.
Students are known by name. Teachers notice when something is off. That’s by design.
Structure as Care
Accountability is care.
Accountability is what care looks like in action. Certified teachers track progress, give feedback, and show up.
Life-Ready
A diploma is the beginning.
We prepare students for college, a trade, or a job that pays. A real next step, not just a transcript.
Come see the difference.
The proof is in the day-to-day. Walk the halls, meet the team.
Credentials
Parents want proof. Here it is.
Your path to graduation
Three steps. One real diploma.
Apply & Connect
Submit your application and talk to an admissions counselor about your goals.
Get a Personalized Success Plan
We build a plan around your schedule, your credits, and where you’re headed.
Graduate Ready for What’s Next
College, a trade, or a job. You leave with a real diploma and a real direction.
A small school with a full-time social worker, a Success Team that tracks every student by name, and teachers who are here because they chose to be.
Sunfire is small enough to know your name and serious enough to get you across the finish line.
What families say
Real stories from our Phoenix family.
When S. C. came to us from Haiti, he spoke very little English. One of our teachers spoke enough French to meet him where he was, and that was enough to begin. He rode his bike forty minutes each way, because he wanted to work and take care of his family, and because the people here were kind to him. He graduated with us. His story is part of why we now offer coursework in Creole, alongside English.
S. James is Class of 2016, and he never really left. He came back as one of our school security officers, watching over the same halls he once walked. He also sponsors current students who need help with the cost of activities like Grad Bash at Universal, so a price tag never keeps a Phoenix from a moment they have earned.
Kristian graduated in 2017 and now runs his own painting business. Here he is repainting our common area, giving back to the school he credits with getting his life on track. Years on, the support still runs both ways.
I was ready to give up before graduation, but Mr. Ibrahim didn’t let me. He believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself, helped me make a realistic plan, and checked in even on weekends. Because of him, I walked across that stage.
Dear Ms. Negrin, your consummate professionalism with everyone and the joy and love you share every day makes it why I want to come to school.
Frequently asked questions
Answers, fast.
Is Sunfire really tuition-free?
Yes. Sunfire is a public charter school. There is no tuition and no hidden cost for the standard curriculum.
Do students get a real high school diploma?
Yes. Graduates earn a Cognia-accredited diploma, recognized by colleges, the military, and employers, not a GED.
Can my student recover lost credits?
Yes. Our credit recovery program is built around where a student is now, not where they should have been.
What if my child needs extra support or falls behind?
Every student has a Student Success Team and access to a full-time licensed social worker. Structure and support work together here.
How old can a student be and still enroll?
Sunfire serves students up to age 21–22, including students who are behind on credits or re-entering after time away.
How do I apply?
Start online. Your first name and email is all it takes to begin. An admissions counselor follows up within 48 hours.
Enrollment is open. Seats are limited.
Your future starts with one short form.