The Best High Schools in Coral Gables

There are a few high schools in Coral Gables. However, the only one that we recommend is The International Studies Preparatory Academy. This school is rated a 9/10 by greatschools.org and has received an “A” from the FDOE’s school accountability report.  

In terms of academic performance, this school does amazing. It exceeds all state standards in standardized testing, scoring a 91% proficiency in United States history, an 84% proficiency in geometry, and a 77% proficiency in biology. 

It has also earned the College Success Award for its efforts in preparing students for college and later careers in 2019 and 2020. 

However, the International Studies Preparatory Academy receives mixed parent reviews and testimonies from greatschools.org, so it’s worth going to read them for yourself. 

But one International Studies Preparatory Academy parent did say, “We like ISPA a lot. I don't understand those bad reviews. And most of the time, when people are not happy they write, when they are happy they don't say anything!!! Most of the students I know at ISPA (and I know many) are very happy there. Many are doing dual enrollment with Miami Dade College or FIU, like my daughter in 9th grade. Some go together in Metrorail after school to the Inter American campus Miami dade College. The sport: You have to know that students are allowed to be part of the sport team at their public homeschool. There are many activities during the school year like picnic, a party for only students at a Dadeland hotel, movie nights at ISPA,... It is a small public school that looks like a private school and it is like a big family,”—which practically tells you everything you’d ever need to know about the school.  

Remember, if you’re unsatisfied with any of the options we’ve suggested you can also check out other schools nearby in some of our other city guides.  

For more information about each of these schools’ COVID-19 protocols, check out the Miami-Dade County public school website. Also, visit greatschool.org or niche.com for additional parent testimonials and to explore Hialeah schools in more depth. And to see the criteria for Florida Department of Education ratings, go to their website. Note that all quotes listed above come from parent reviews at greatschool.org.