Coral Reef Senior High School

Coral Reef Senior High School is a large, high-performing public high school in Miami, FL, serving 3,399 students in grades 8 through 12 within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. This school is a consistent academic powerhouse, ranking in the top 7% of all high schools in Florida and boasting a perfect 100% graduation rate. Its students significantly outperform both district and state averages on standardized tests, with ELA proficiency rates of 87-88% and a 94% proficiency rate in US History, placing it among the elite schools in the region.

What truly sets Coral Reef apart from its neighbors is its remarkable consistency and strong school culture. While other large schools like Miami Killian Senior High School and Miami Southridge Senior High have fluctuating state rankings, Coral Reef has ranked in the 94th percentile or higher for nine of the last ten years. Its chronic absenteeism rate is exceptionally low at 11.9%, less than half the district average and far below the rates of nearby schools like Kendall Greens High School (67.3%). This high level of student engagement is a strong indicator of academic success and a positive learning environment.

Interestingly, Coral Reef achieves these outstanding results with a relatively modest spending of $9,412 per student, proving that effective resource allocation and school culture matter more than raw funding. For context, Miami Killian Senior High School spends nearly double that amount ($17,503 per student) but achieves significantly lower test scores. Coral Reef stands as a clear academic leader, forming a top tier of performance alongside specialized magnet schools like Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School and School For Advanced Studies - South, making it an exceptional choice for families seeking a proven track record of excellence.