- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Key West, FL
Key West High School
Federal NCES profile for Key West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120132001294
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Key West High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Key West · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Key West High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Key West High School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Key West, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Key West High School held near 1,302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.5 → 74.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 120132001294 · Key West, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,337 enr · 17.8:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Horace O'bryant School (1,011 students)
Key West High School held near 1,302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.5 → 74.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Key West High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Key West High School
1,337 students
- Horace O'bryan
Horace O'bryant School
1,011 students
- Marathon Schoo
Marathon School
809 students
- Coral Shores H
Coral Shores High School
753 students
- Key Largo Scho
Key Largo School
690 students
- Gerald Adams E
Gerald Adams Elementary School
674 students
What this shows Key West High School reports 1,337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Key West High School compares
Key West High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,337 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,337
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 62% in Florida - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
White 33.7%
African American 19.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Key West High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe reports $17,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Key West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace O'bryant School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marathon School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Shores High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Key Largo School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gerald Adams Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Key West High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Key West High School
How many students attend Key West High School?
Key West High School has 1,337 students enrolled. It is a high school in Key West, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,352 (2022-23) → 1,302 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Key West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Key West High School is 17.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Key West High School?
33.1% of students at Key West High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Key West High School?
The largest demographic group at Key West High School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment, in Key West, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Key West High School?
Key West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Key West High School rank among public schools in Key West?
By Resource Investment Index, Key West High School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Key West, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Key West on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe?
Besides Key West High School, Monroe also operates Horace O'bryant School (1,011 students), Marathon School (809 students), and Coral Shores High School (753 students). See the Monroe district page for the complete list.