Coral Reef Senior High School is a secondary school located at 10101 S.W. 152nd Street in Richmond Heights, Florida, United States. The principal is Nicole Bergé-MacInnes. Coral Reef is locally known as "Miami's Mega Magnet School" since it offers six different magnet programs.
Serving 3,296 students in grades 8-12, Coral Reef Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 3,296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coral Reef Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Coral Reef Senior High School's student population of 3,296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
White, Black, Grey, Teal, Silver
School Rankings
Coral Reef Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coral Reef Senior High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
75%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Barry The Barracuda
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coral Reef Senior High School's ranking?
Coral Reef Senior High School is ranked #366 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Coral Reef Senior High School often compared to?
Coral Reef Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terra Environmental Research Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coral Reef Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Coral Reef Senior High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Coral Reef Senior High School?
3,296 students attend Coral Reef Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Coral Reef Senior High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coral Reef Senior High School?
Coral Reef Senior High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coral Reef Senior High School offer ?
Coral Reef Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coral Reef Senior High School part of?
Coral Reef Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Reviews
5 11/22/2010
Excellent educational experience for kids who are serious about going to college. Teachers are smart and passionate about their profession. Discipline is key, kids follow the rules because they know the value of this school and that it is a privilege to attend.
5 1/11/2010
Horrible school!!! The kids at this school are miserable. Remember when High school was the best years of your life? Well not here. No spirit, and only a few good students.
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