At a glance
Reported students
1,337
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
179
Key West High School: 1,337 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
17.4:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,315
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Key West High School
Key West High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Key West. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Monroe. NCES reports 1,337 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, below the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40.5%) and White (33.7%). English learners represent 7.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 22 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Key West High School
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 77 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.7%
- Hispanic40.5%
- Black19.7%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
22 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Monroe
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Marathon School
High · Grades 06–12
809 reported students
Coral Shores High School
High · Grades 09–12
753 reported students
Somerset Island Prep
High · Grades 09–12
88 reported students
The College of the Florida Keys Academy
High · Grades 09–12
62 reported students
Monroe Virtual Franchise
High · Grades 06–12
20 reported students
Lower Keys Academic Connections for Excellence
High · Grades 06–12
12 reported students
Public schools near Key West High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Keys Academic Connections for Excellence High · Monroe | 06–12 | 12 | under 0.1 mi |
| Somerset Island Prep High · Charter · Monroe | 09–12 | 88 | 0.2 mi |
| Keys Center High · Monroe | 05–12 | 9 | 0.6 mi |
| Monroe Virtual Franchise High · Monroe | 06–12 | 20 | 1.4 mi |
| Monroe County Detention Center High · Monroe | 06–12 | 0 | 2.2 mi |
| Monroe Juvenile Detention Center High · Monroe | 08–12 | 0 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Key West High School
What grades does Key West High School serve?
Key West High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Monroe.
How many students attend Key West High School?
Key West High School reported 1,337 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,315 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Key West High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 1,337 students and 77 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Key West High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Key West High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Monroe attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Key West High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Key West High School in?
Key West High School is part of Monroe, based in Key West, FL, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Key West High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lower Keys Academic Connections for Excellence (under 0.1 mi), Somerset Island Prep (0.2 mi), Keys Center (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.