Coral Gables Senior High School

Coral Gables Senior High School is a large, traditional public high school in Coral Gables, FL, serving nearly 2,900 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district.

This school stands out for its exceptional graduation rate of 97.2%, which significantly outperforms both the district (93.1%) and state (92.2%) averages. This is a key strength, especially when compared to other large, comprehensive high schools in the area like Miami Senior High School (95.8%) and South Miami Senior High School (94.7%). However, the school's academic proficiency rates are more moderate, generally on par with or slightly below district averages. For example, only 35% of students were proficient in Algebra 1 in a recent year, creating a notable gap between the high graduation rate and test scores. This suggests the school is very effective at guiding students to a diploma, but families may want to ask about the rigor of coursework and college or career readiness. The school also faces a challenge with chronic absenteeism, which has historically been higher than the district average, though it has shown recent improvement.

Compared to nearby high-performing magnet schools like Young Womens Preparatory Academy and International Studies Preparatory Academy, which have smaller, more selective student bodies and score in the 90th+ percentile, Coral Gables offers a more traditional, comprehensive high school experience. It is a stable, "3-star" school that reliably graduates its students at an elite rate. For families seeking a large, diverse school with a strong guarantee of graduation, Coral Gables is a very attractive option, even if its test scores are not the highest in the area. The school achieves these results with a lower spending per student ($9,917) compared to the magnet schools, indicating efficient use of resources.