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The College Of The Florida Keys Academy

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The College Of The Florida Keys Academy ranks 179 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

179^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 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.

Students ?

62.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,912

Per pupil spending ?

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

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 63% 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 avg59%

Florida avg63%

179^th of 838

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 ?

1^st 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	65.4	179 of 838	78.6%	★★★★☆
2025	81.4	64 of 844	92.4%	★★★★★

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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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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about The College Of The Florida Keys Academy

How many students attend The College Of The Florida Keys Academy?

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

What district is The College Of The Florida Keys Academy in?

Monroe

Is The College Of The Florida Keys Academy a good school?

The College Of The Florida Keys Academy ranks 179^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of The College Of The Florida Keys Academy?

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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2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

2024–25 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2025

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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