- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Coral Reef Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Coral Reef Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039003052
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coral Reef Senior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #114 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for Florida
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Coral Reef Senior High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coral Reef Senior High School ranks #114 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Coral Reef Senior High School held near 3,296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 126.0 → 126.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+53 students YoY 120039003052 · Miami, FL Other · LARGE · TRAD
3,399 enr · 27:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Coral Reef Senior High School held near 3,296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount). Teacher FTE held 126.0 → 126.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Coral Reef 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
- This school
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
- Barbara Golema
Barbara Goleman Senior High
2,973 students
What this shows Coral Reef Senior High School reports 3,399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coral Reef Senior High School compares
Coral Reef 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 52% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,399 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,399
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.7%
African American 9.8%
White 9.4%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Coral Reef Senior High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
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 Reef Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbara Goleman Senior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coral Reef Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 2,973
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other 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 (~3,399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coral Reef Senior High School
How many students attend Coral Reef Senior High School?
Coral Reef Senior High School has 3,399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 3,243 (2022-23) → 3,296 (2023-24), nearly flat (+53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coral Reef Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coral Reef Senior High School is 27:1, which is 52% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coral Reef Senior High School?
30.7% of students at Coral Reef 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 Reef Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Coral Reef Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coral Reef Senior High School?
Coral Reef Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coral Reef Senior High School rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Coral Reef Senior High School ranks #114 of 161 schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Coral Reef Senior High School, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students), and Miami Senior High School (3,100 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.