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#2099 of 3,778 schools in FL
Somerset Island Prep
High School · Monroe · Key West, FL
A Monroe charter high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1908 FLAGLER AVE, Key West, FL 33040
- Math 70% proficient (2021)
- Reading 66% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Somerset Island Prep score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 36 points since 2019, reaching 66% in 2024.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Somerset Island Prep 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 98Biker’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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,302 | Compare → |
| Lower Keys Academic Connections for ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Keys CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.5 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Monroe Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Monroe
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #13 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
Somerset Island Prep is listed in MONROE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset Island Prep
Somerset Island Prep is a public high school in Key West, FL, part of Monroe, serving approximately 89 students in grades 9th-12th with a 44.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,099 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset Island Prep
What grades does Somerset Island Prep serve?
Somerset Island Prep serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Somerset Island Prep?
Somerset Island Prep has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Island Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Island Prep is 44.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somerset Island Prep rank in FL?
Somerset Island Prep ranks #2,099 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Somerset Island Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset Island Prep 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 Somerset Island Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Island Prep has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Somerset Island Prep a charter school?
Yes, Somerset Island Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Somerset Island Prep a Title I school?
No, Somerset Island Prep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Island Prep?
22.5% of students at Somerset Island Prep 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
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 44.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (305) 296-5927
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 33040)
- 36,091
- Area average commute
- 15.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
Official sources & links
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, 2011-2021, multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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