Cutler Bay Senior High School

Cutler Bay Senior High School is a public high school in Cutler Bay, FL, serving 590 students in grades 9-12 within the Miami-Dade school district, and it stands out as a top-tier academic institution with a small-school feel that delivers big results.

This school consistently ranks in the top 10% of Florida high schools, earning a 5-star rating for the 2025-2026 school year. Its academic proficiency is exceptional: 91% of 9th graders and 80% of 10th graders are proficient in English Language Arts, far exceeding district averages. In science and history, 86% of students are proficient in Biology 1 and 94% in US History, tying with top performers like Coral Reef Senior High School. Math scores are also strong, with 73% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 72% in Geometry. Perhaps most impressive is the school's remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 8.2%, compared to the district average of 28.2% and the state average of 31.4%. This is dramatically lower than nearby schools like Palm Glades Preparatory High School (36%) and Miami Southridge Senior High (43%), indicating a highly engaged student body and positive school culture.

Cutler Bay has maintained a perfect 100% graduation rate for five consecutive years, a feat unmatched by most peers. Its per-student spending of $13,020 is higher than Coral Reef's $9,412 but lower than Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School's $14,819, suggesting efficient resource allocation. The school's smaller size allows for personalized attention, helping it compete with and often outperform much larger magnet schools. While nearby schools like Academir Preparatory High School and Somerset College Preparatory Academy South High School struggle with lower test scores and higher absenteeism, Cutler Bay remains an academic oasis, proving that a focused, community-oriented approach yields extraordinary results.