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Public high school · Monroe · Key West, Florida

Key West High School

Key West High School rates 6.0, below most Monroe high schools, whose rated median is 6.5.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.0this school

6.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Monroe median is 6.5.

#2,341 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Monroe: 4 high schools rated, median 6.5

The brief

A Monroe high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,341 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 12 of 16 in Monroe.

Key West High School is listed in Monroe, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math38%11 points below the Florida average of 49%High-school course exams · 580 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading51%10 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 9–10 · 584 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency is down 13 points across the 18-year record (2009–2026) and has held near 44% recently.2026 FAST; 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.2
25% of the rating
Academics
3.7
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33040; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Key West High School and the 5 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$79,038
Median home value
$766,400
Median rent
$2,079/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
56
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
21
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
93
Biker's Paradise

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
28.8% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
25 sports
11 boys' · 14 girls' · 28 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Key West High Schoolthis school
    6.0
  2. Somerset Island Prep0.2 mi · charter
    4.6Compare →
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Four grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Key West High School among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Key West High School serve?

Key West High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Key West High School?

Key West High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,302 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Key West High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Key West High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Key West High School rank in FL?

Key West High School ranks #2,341 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Key West High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Key West High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Key West High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Key West High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Key West High School a charter school?

No, Key West High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Key West High School a Title I school?

No, Key West High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Key West High School?

37.3% of students at Key West High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,302
Student-teacher ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Town
County
Monroe County
4-year graduation
92.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#12 of 16
Schools in district
25
District spending per student
$17,161
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 33040)
36,091
Area average commute
15.7 min
Area median age
44.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.