Key West High School is a public high school in Key West, Florida, United States. It is part of the Monroe County School District. The school opened in 1906, and was originally located at the site of the current Key West City Hall. It served as a last resort shelter during Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Serving 1,302 students in grades 9-12, Key West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Key West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Key West High School's student population of 1,302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Rankings
Key West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Key West High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1957 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
40%
37%
Black
15%
21%
White
39%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Fighting Conch
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Key West High School's ranking?
Key West High School is ranked #1957 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Key West High School often compared to?
Key West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marathon School, Coral Shores High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Key West High School?
The graduation rate of Key West High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Key West High School?
1,302 students attend Key West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Key West High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Key West High School?
Key West High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Key West High School offer ?
Key West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Key West High School part of?
Key West High School is part of Monroe School District.
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