For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 3,009 students in Monroe County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, FL are Monroe Virtual Franchise, Coral Shores High School and Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Monroe County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coral Shores High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Coral Shores High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
89901 Old Hwy
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3222
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3222
Grades: 9-12
| 753 students
Rank: #33.
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #44.
Somerset Island Prep
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1908 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5927
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5927
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #55.
Key West High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Grades: 9-12
| 1,302 students
Rank: #66.
Marathon School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Sombrero Beach Rd
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2480
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2480
Grades: 6-12
| 772 students
Rank: n/an/a
The College Of The Florida Keys Academy
Charter School
5901 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-9081
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-9081
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Center
Alternative School
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Detention Center
Alternative School
5501 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
5501 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Upper Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
73 High Point Rd
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-4246
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-4246
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic Connections For Excellence (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
5901 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1302 White St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1600
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
241 Trumbo Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hurricane Island Outward Bound High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
100693 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 242-4881
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 242-4881
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Monroe County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0p O Box 1788
Key West, FL 33041
(305) 293-140
Key West, FL 33041
(305) 293-140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Pace-lower Keys (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3130 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1593
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1593
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Pace-upper Keys High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
89015 Overseas Highway
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-1920
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-1920
Grades: 8-12
| 25 students
241 Trumbo Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
939 Felton Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1861
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1861
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, FL include Monroe Virtual Franchise, Coral Shores High School and Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
12 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Monroe County include: Marathon School vs. Key West High School, Coral Shores High School vs. Key West High School, Key West High School vs. Marathon School
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