- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Key West, FL
Somerset Island Prep
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Island Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120132007960Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Island Prep earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Key West · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 44:1
- large classes for Florida
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Island Prep has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Island Prep ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Key West, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Somerset Island Prep grew from 82 students in 2022-23 to 89 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 120132007960 · Key West, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
88 enr · 44:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Key West High School (1,337 students)
Somerset Island Prep grew from 82 students in 2022-23 to 89 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Island Prep in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Key West High
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
- This school 88
Somerset Island Prep
88 students
What this shows Somerset Island Prep reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Island Prep compares
Somerset Island Prep is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 44:1 | ▲ 147% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
44:1
students per teacher
- 147% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
37.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%
White 40.9%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Somerset Island Prep is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Somerset Island Prep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace O'bryant School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marathon School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Shores High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Key Largo School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Island Prep'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
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 (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Island Prep
How many students attend Somerset Island Prep?
Somerset Island Prep has 88 students enrolled. It is a high school in Key West, FL. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 89 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Island Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Island Prep is 44:1, which is 147% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 180% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Island Prep?
28.0% of students at Somerset Island Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Island Prep?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Island Prep is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in Key West, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Island Prep?
Somerset Island Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Somerset Island Prep rank among public schools in Key West?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Island Prep ranks #11 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 Somerset Island Prep, Monroe also operates Key West High School (1,337 students), Horace O'bryant School (1,011 students), and Marathon School (809 students). See the Monroe district page for the complete list.