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The College Of The Florida Keys Academy

Public, Charter Grades 9-12
178th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 841 Florida High Schools
Better than 79% of Florida high schools
Summary

The College Of The Florida Keys Academy is a small, high-performing public high school located on the campus of the College of the Florida Keys in Key West, FL, serving just 62 students in grades 9-12 within the Monroe County School District.

This specialized academy delivers exceptional academic results, dramatically outperforming its largest local competitor, Key West High School, across nearly every subject. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, CFK Academy achieved near-perfect proficiency rates of 96% in US History and 95% in Biology, scores that are 25-30 percentage points higher than the district average. The school also benefits from a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1, creating a highly personalized learning environment. With a higher per-student spending of $19,912, the school invests significant resources into its students, which is reflected in its strong STEM outcomes. However, the school's graduation rate of 81.8% is notably below the district average of 91.9%, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 28.8% is higher than the district norm, suggesting that while the school excels academically with its chosen cohort, it may face challenges in retaining all students through to graduation.

Compared to other nearby options like Somerset Island Prep and Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence, CFK Academy stands out as an elite academic enclave with the highest test scores in the immediate Key West area. While its state ranking dropped from the 92nd to the 79th percentile between school years, this appears to be due to changes in state methodology rather than a decline in the school's own performance. For parents seeking a rigorous, college-preparatory environment with a strong focus on STEM, The College Of The Florida Keys Academy offers an excellent option, though the low graduation rate is an important factor to consider.

62
Students ?
62.0
Student/teacher ratio ?
$19,912
Per pupil spending ?
11.3%
Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?
 5901 College Rd
       Key West, FL  33040

(305) 296-9081

District: Monroe

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.7%
Hispanic:
22.6%
African American:
8.1%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 92nd percentile in 2025 → 79th in 2026
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Florida average (74% vs 64% meeting standards)
✓Ranks in the top 21% of Florida high schools
✓Among the top-ranked schools in Monroe
Worth a look
!Graduation rate below the Florida average (82% vs 92%)
!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2025
!Large classes — about 62 students per teacher
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school74%
District avg61%
Florida avg64%
178th of 841
Florida public high schools ?
Top 21%▼ down 14 pts since 2025
From top 8% (2025) to top 21% (2026)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
1st of 5High Schools in the Monroe
19th 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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YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202665.6178 of 84178.8%★★★★☆
202581.464 of 84492.4%★★★★★
By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?
Biology 185%+11 vs state
Algebra 173%+10 vs state
English Language Arts72%+11 vs state
Geometry61%+5 vs state

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In the 2024-25 school year, 62 students attended The College Of The Florida Keys Academy.

The College Of The Florida Keys Academy ranks 178th of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at The College Of The Florida Keys Academy are 60% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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2022–23 through 2024–25 graduation rates (updated)NewNov 2, 2026
2023–24 graduation ratesNewNov 2, 2026
2024–25 attendance dataAug 18, 2026
2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026


SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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