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Key West High School

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Key West High School ranks 539 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

539^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 36% of Florida high schools

Summary

Key West High School is a large, traditional public high school in Key West, FL, serving 1,337 students in grades 9-12 within the Monroe district. While it has historically been a high-performing school, ranking in the top 30% of Florida high schools and earning a 4-star rating, it has experienced a significant decline in recent years, dropping to a 2-star rating and the 36th percentile in 2025-2026. This decline is the most critical story for this school, as it has struggled to rebound post-pandemic while other schools in the area have improved.

Key West High School stands out for its scale and comprehensive offerings, dwarfing nearby specialized schools like The College Of The Florida Keys Academy (62 students) and Somerset Island Prep (88 students). However, its academic performance lags behind these smaller programs, particularly in math, where only 39% of students are proficient in Algebra 1 compared to 73% at The College Of The Florida Keys Academy. The school also faces a chronic absenteeism rate of around 22-28%, which mirrors the district average but is notably higher than Somerset Island Prep's 9.7% rate. Despite these challenges, Key West High School maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.3%, matching the state average, and performs well in Biology 1 and US History, with 70% and 66% proficiency rates respectively.

For parents, Key West High School offers a traditional high school experience with a wide range of programs and a stable graduation rate, but the recent decline in state ranking and test scores is a concern. The school's spending of $16,303 per student is higher than the state average but lower than The College Of The Florida Keys Academy, which achieves better academic results. While the school has bright spots in science and social studies, its math and English Language Arts proficiency gaps suggest a need for targeted improvement. Parents considering this school should weigh its comprehensive offerings and strong graduation outcomes against the downward trend in academic performance, and may want to explore nearby alternatives like Somerset Island Prep for a smaller, more volatile but potentially higher-performing environment.

1,337

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,303

Per pupil spending ?

36.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040

(305) 293-1549

District: Monroe

Feeder schools for Key West High School:

Elementary:	Gerald Adams Elementary School
	Horace O'Bryant School
	Poinciana Elementary School
	Sugarloaf School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.5%

White:

33.7%

African American:

19.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 73rd percentile in 2016 → 36th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (52% vs 64% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 37 percentile points since 2016

!Algebra 1 scores 24 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg61%

Florida avg64%

539^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 37 pts since 2016

From top 27% (2016) to bottom 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 5High Schools in the Monroe

19^th of 70Monroe among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	34.6	539 of 838	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.5	534 of 844	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.6	421 of 807	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.1	299 of 792	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.6	240 of 774	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.6	211 of 746	71.7%	★★★★☆
2019	60.0	195 of 734	73.4%	★★★★☆
2018	59.2	192 of 716	73.2%	★★★★☆
2017	55.1	236 of 714	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.8	186 of 693	73.2%	★★★★☆
2014	56.8	263 of 687	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.3	204 of 648	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	55.6	188 of 606	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	69.7	179 of 622	71.2%	★★★★☆
2010	64.4	222 of 620	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.6	220 of 587	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	69.9	152 of 577	73.7%	★★★★☆
2007	70.0	156 of 563	72.3%	★★★★☆
2006	75.1	98 of 477	79.5%	★★★★☆
2005	78.0	97 of 487	80.1%	★★★★☆
2004	76.0	100 of 484	79.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 170%-4 vs state

US History66%-8 vs state

English Language Arts51%-10 vs state

Algebra 139%-24 vs state

Geometry37%-19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Key West High School	Public	9-12	2100 Flagler Ave	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	No	(305) 293-1549	1,337	77	17.3	36.1%	450 (33.7%)	263 (19.7%)	541 (40.5%)	34 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	46 (3.4%)	34.6	539^th of 838 public high schools	35.7%		34.5	534^th of 844 public high schools	36.7%	5	48.0	53.0	39.0	37.0	70.0	66.0	$16,303	$634	$15,669
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence	Public	6-12	2100 Flagler Ave	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	No	(305) 293-1549	12	2	6.0	50.0%	2 (16.7%)	1 (8.3%)	8 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)							$39,788	$00	$39,788
Somerset Island Prep	Public, Charter	9-12	1908 Flagler Ave	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 296-5927	88	0	44.5	36.4%	36 (40.9%)	5 (5.7%)	46 (52.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	49.6	349^th of 838 public high schools	58.4%		31	577^th of 844 public high schools	31.6%	228	35.0	63.0	42.0	75.0		100.0	$15,298	$168	$15,130
Keys Center	Public	8-12	1105 Leon St	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	No	(305) 293-1400	9	1	9.0	66.7%	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)	8 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$52,307	$00	$52,307
Monroe Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	241 Trumbo Rd	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	Yes	No	(305) 289-2480	20	0		15.0%	14 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (30.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Monroe County Detention Center	Public	6-12	5501 College Rd	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	No	(305) 293-7300	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Monroe Juvenile Detention Center	Public	8-12	5501 College Rd	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 293-7300	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
The College Of The Florida Keys Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	5901 College Rd	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 296-9081	62	1	62.0	11.3%	37 (59.7%)	5 (8.1%)	14 (22.6%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.1%)	65.4	179^th of 838 public high schools	78.6%		81.4	64^th of 844 public high schools	92.4%	115	73.0	71.0	73.0	61.0	85.0		$19,912	$3,598	$16,313

Frequently Asked Questions about Key West High School

How many students attend Key West High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,337 students attended Key West High School.

What district is Key West High School in?

Monroe

Is Key West High School a good school?

Key West High School ranks 539^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Key West High School?

Key West High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gerald Adams Elementary School
Elementary : Horace O'Bryant School
Elementary : Poinciana Elementary School
Elementary : Sugarloaf School

What is the racial makeup of Key West High School?

Students at Key West High School are 40% Hispanic, 34% White, 20% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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