Coral Reef Senior High School

CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a great school. I could not make a better choice for my son, who is in the VIP-BAND. I am very happy with the education he had. The teachers , the sports, the discipline, the activities, etc. Everything in the school is just awesome! My son is ready to move forward to College but CHRS will be in his memory forever. Thanks the Coral Reef Staff ..YOU ARE THE BEST! I will miss my son high school days! Regards,
--Submitted by a parent

I graduated from Coral Reef in 2010 and I can honestly tell you that I would not have chosen a different school to ever go to. It was hard at times but some of the classes really did prepare me for college. The learning environment was great and the teachers I had really cared about my success as a student. I would seriously recommend this school to anyone. However, I will also say to make sure you know what the academy you are entering entails, it may not be exactly what you want or might just be perfect for you. But do the research!

This school is over crowded, its education is horrible and has too many magnet programs. It looks like a jail and at the auditions the parents of students there make the school seem even less appealing.

CRHS is not that bad of a school. The work is not that hard it just makes you think and sometimes that can be stressful if you are not use to thinking all the time. the teachers are real helpful and are willing open to help you at any point. Some of the students are kind of fake but its magnet school, so most kids are going to be like that. but there are some students that are good people and that want to o well as much they want to do well. its pretty much a privaty school eucation for free , thats all.
--Submitted by a student

My son is in the IB program, the first year as a freshmen was really tough , now this year is totally adapted and working hard as this is the more demanding program in CR, have to mention this is a school for committed students and parents as well
--Submitted by a parent

i am a freshman in the Choir strand in the VPA program and i will never regret accepting the invitation to come to this school. I think that the teachers are great and a joy to see everyday and the programs are very focused on the fulfilment of the student needs.
--Submitted by a student

My daughter is a freshman in the VPA department at CR, and she loves it. Is she stressed with the work, yes! High School is very different from middle school, and from when we (parents) use to go to High School. Challenging High Schools seem more like colleges now a days, and I find that CR challenges my child every day. The principal is strict and knows everything, yes! Exactly what most schools need now a days.
--Submitted by a parent

The best that can be said for this school is that it has great potential. The principal who gets accolades, because of the national rankings based on % of kids who take AP tests, is an anchor not a life saver. The constant turnover in staff, low morale can be directly related back to her. Good faculty, good kids, terrible administration. Could be so much more.
--Submitted by a parent

Compared to other local schools in Dade County CRS is good. Taken on it's own merit, it has some problems. As with all good schools that are in the minority, the management style of the administration is that of a dictator. They are aware that they are one of the few good schools in the dade county school system and as a result are dogmatic about almost everthing as they know that good alternatives are scarce. Additionally, teacher quality is extremely variable. Few are great. Most are mediocre and some are really poor. I recommend that parents do their homework. If your home school is good and has magnet programs, it's definitely best to really investigate that possibility.
--Submitted by a parent

Hate it here!! Its so fake. rated A because they teach you the fcat all year long and nothing else!! In the media alot because they have friends at the herald, but make no mistake this place is full of self centered people. I am begging you, dont do this to your kids.oh and stay out of the bathrooms, alot of drug deals.. One Big Lie
--Submitted by a student