Coral Gables High School
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| District | Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
| School type | Public |
| Religious affiliation | None |
| Opened | September 1951 |
| Location | Coral Gables, Florida, USA |
| Enrollment 2005-2006 | 3,644 students |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Campus surroundings | Suburban |
| School Mascot | Cavalier |
| School colors | Crimson and Gray |
| School Hours | 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Average Class Size | 37 |
| Motto | Dirigo (latin for "I lead") |
Coral Gables High School is a secondary school located at 450 Bird Road in Coral Gables, Florida; its principal is Dr. Alexis L. Martinez.
Gables opened its doors in 1950; its architectural design reflects a Spanish influence with its open courtyards adorned with water fountains as per the style of the neighborhood it is located in. Over the years new buildings have been added to its 26-acre campus, most recently a new state-of-the-art three-story science building.
Coral Gables High School has a multi-ethnic student population numbering over 3,600 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.
Currently Coral Gables 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. It also ranks 221st in Newsweek's Top 1,000 U.S. Schools. [link]
Alma Mater:
On Miami's southern border
Reared against the sky,
Proudly stands our alma mater,
Coral Gables High.
Onward, upward, be our watchword,
Conquer and prevail.
Hail to thee our alma mater,
Coral Gables, hail!
Coral Gables Senior High's Alma Mater was written by the school's first principal, Mr. Harry Rath.
Coral Gables' Athletic Rival is Miami High School.
Notable alumni
- Janet Reno, former US Attorney General
- Frank Gore, professional football player, San Francisco 49ers
- Thurston Moore, rock musician
- Mimi Rogers, actress and former wife of Tom Cruise
- Jonathan Vilma, professional football player, New York Jets
See also
External links
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