Serving 763 students in grades 9-12, Keys Gate Charter 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 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Keys Gate Charter High School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 966% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
763 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Keys Gate Charter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keys Gate Charter High School is 0.34, 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
#3073 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keys Gate Charter High School's ranking?
Keys Gate Charter High School is ranked #3073 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Keys Gate Charter High School often compared to?
Keys Gate Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead), Homestead Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Keys Gate Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Keys Gate Charter High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Keys Gate Charter High School?
763 students attend Keys Gate Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Keys Gate Charter High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Keys Gate Charter High School?
Keys Gate Charter High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Keys Gate Charter High School offer ?
Keys Gate Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Keys Gate Charter High School part of?
Keys Gate Charter High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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