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#1243 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 33% in state

Key West High School

High School · Monroe · Key West, FL

A Monroe high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2100 FLAGLER AVE, Key West, FL 33040

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation28.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$17,161
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at Key West High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
46%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
57%
2013
ELA
58%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
55%
2024
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Key West High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High2,620/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Key West), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

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%

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

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
28.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
11 boys'·14 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lower Keys Academic Connections for ExcellenceEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–120.0 mi9Compare →
Somerset Island PrepCharter · enrollment unverified6.09–120.2 mi89Compare →
Keys CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–120.6 mi9Compare →
Monroe Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–121.4 mi18Compare →

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.

Monroe

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#7 of 16
District spending per student
$17,161NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Key West High School is listed in MONROE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Key West High School

Key West High School is a public high school in Key West, FL, part of Monroe, serving approximately 1,302 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,243 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Key West High School

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 #1,243 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Key West High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Key West High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,302
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 33040)
36,091
Area average commute
15.7 min
Area median age
44.4
About this school's data

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

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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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