Enrollment
1,337
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120132001294
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Key West · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Key West High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Key West High School
Key West High School is a large high school in Key West, Florida, enrolling 1,337 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,337 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 443 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (34%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Monroe spends $15,790 per pupil, 41% above the Florida average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Monroe also operates Horace O'bryant School (1,011 students) and Marathon School (809 students) alongside Key West High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Key West High School compares
Key West High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,790
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe, which includes Key West High School.
$15,790
Per student
+41%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.6%
State 8.9%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Key West High School a good school?
Key West High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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