For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,478 students in Key West, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Key West, FL are Monroe Virtual Franchise, Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence and Somerset Island Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Key West, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Key West have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Key West, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Key West High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Key West, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #33.
Somerset Island Prep
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1908 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5927
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5927
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #44.
Key West High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Grades: 9-12
| 1,302 students
Rank: n/an/a
The College Of The Florida Keys Academy
Charter School
5901 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-9081
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-9081
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Center
Alternative School
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Detention Center
Alternative School
5501 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
5501 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Key West, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic Connections For Excellence (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
5901 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1302 White St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1600
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
241 Trumbo Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Monroe County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0p O Box 1788
Key West, FL 33041
(305) 293-140
Key West, FL 33041
(305) 293-140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Pace-lower Keys (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3130 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1593
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1593
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
241 Trumbo Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
939 Felton Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1861
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1861
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Key West, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Key West, FL include Monroe Virtual Franchise, Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence and Somerset Island Prep.
How many public high schools are located in Key West?
9 public high schools are located in Key West.
What is the racial composition of students in Key West?
Key West public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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