Coral Gables Senior High School opened its doors in 1950 and its architectural design reflects a Spanish influence with its open courtyards adorned with water fountains.  Over the years new buildings have been added to its 26-acre campus -- most recently a new state-of-the-art three-floor building.

Coral Gables High School has a multi-ethnic student population numbering over 3,400 and reflecting the ethnic diversity of Miami-Dade County.  Its student body consists of 79.2 percent Hispanic, 10.5 percent White, Non-Hispanic, 8.4 percent African American, and 1.9 percent Asian or Other nationalities.  The student attendance rate is 95 percent.

The school is committed to serving its students and community.  At Coral Gables Senior High School 40 percent of the population receives free or reduced lunch.  Based on the 2005-2006 school year, 1420 were on free lunch and 239 were on reduced lunch status.  In addition to the regular academic track, there are three other significant bodies of students.  There are a total of 420 students for whom English is a second language and 400 students who participate in the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program.  The International Baccalaureate program, the magnet program offered at Gables, serves 510 students residing throughout the county.

Currently Coral Gables Senior High school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The next review will take place in the Spring of 2006. The instructional faculty is comprised of 183 teachers. Eighty-two members of the faculty have a Master's degree and 6 members of the faculty have earned a Doctorate degree.  Recently, Coral Gables High School was one of only twelve high schools in the nation to win the Siemens Foundation's Award for Advanced Placement.

	Coral Gables High School, 1950
	Coral Gables High School, 2000
	New building under construction, 2004
	New building, 2005