- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Coral Gables, FL
Coral Gables Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Coral Gables Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039000590
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coral Gables Senior High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Coral Gables · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Coral Gables Senior High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coral Gables Senior High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Coral Gables, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Coral Gables Senior High School held near 2,884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 120.0 → 120.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+60 students YoY 120039000590 · Coral Gables, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,894 enr · 24.1:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Coral Gables Senior High School held near 2,884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount). Teacher FTE held 120.0 → 120.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Coral Gables Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school
Coral Gables Senior High School
2,894 students
What this shows Coral Gables Senior High School reports 2,894 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coral Gables Senior High School compares
Coral Gables Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,894 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,894
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.3%
White 9.2%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Coral Gables Senior High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coral Gables Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coral Gables Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,894 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Coral Gables Senior High School
How many students attend Coral Gables Senior High School?
Coral Gables Senior High School has 2,894 students enrolled. It is a high school in Coral Gables, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,824 (2022-23) → 2,884 (2023-24), nearly flat (+60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coral Gables Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coral Gables Senior High School is 24.1:1, which is 35% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coral Gables Senior High School?
47.4% of students at Coral Gables Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coral Gables Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Coral Gables Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.3% of enrollment, in Coral Gables, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coral Gables Senior High School?
Coral Gables Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coral Gables Senior High School rank among public schools in Coral Gables?
By Resource Investment Index, Coral Gables Senior High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Coral Gables, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Coral Gables on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Coral Gables Senior High School, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.