Enrollment
9
High
DISTRICT 344 · STATE 1,035
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MONROE·NCES 120132007521
KEYS CENTER
1105 LEON ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040 · (305) 293-1400 · Monroe County
GRADES 08–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL9 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
9.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.9:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
6 students
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 1 | 11% |
| Grade 9 | 2 | 22% |
| Grade 10 | 1 | 11% |
| Grade 11 | 3 | 33% |
| Grade 12 | 2 | 22% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where KEYS CENTER ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Monroe County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 9 | #809 of 830 | #6 of 7 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
9
0 (0%) vs 2020
-50% since 2010-11, when it was 18
Student : Teacher
9.0:1
was 9.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 9 | 1 | 9.0:1 | 67% (6) |
| 2023-24 | 9 | 1 | 9.0:1 | 67% (6) |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 9 | 1 | 9.0:1 | 67% (6) |
| 2017-18 | 9 | 2 | 4.5:1 | 67% (6) |
| 2015-16 | 14 | 1 | 14.0:1 | 86% (12) |
| 2010-11 | 18 | 3 | 6.0:1 | 56% (10) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KEYS CENTER.
About KEYS CENTER
KEYS CENTER is a small high school in KEY WEST, Florida, one of the schools in MONROE. Classes run from 8 through 12, and the school has 9 students. The average for high schools in Florida is about 1,035 students, so this school is 99% smaller than average.
KEYS CENTER belongs to MONROE, a district of 22 schools and 8,928 students.
The large majority of students at KEYS CENTER, 89%, are Hispanic. Beyond that, enrollment is 11% Black. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 25%.
The school reports 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 9.0 students per teacher. For comparison, high schools in Florida average 23.5:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 67% of students. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Monroe County is 47%.
Federal survey data for Monroe County show that median household income is about $87,738, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. KEYS CENTER is among the 25 public schools in Monroe County.
HORACE O'BRYANT SCHOOL is located less than a tenth of a mile from KEYS CENTER. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Its location is classified as Town: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
KEYS CENTER had 9 students in 2020-21 and 9 in 2024-25, nearly the same.
Discussions about KEYS CENTER may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Monroe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
81,860
Census ACS
Median income
$87,738
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
8,928 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MONROE
- KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,337 students
- HORACE O'BRYANT SCHOOLElementary · 1,011 students
- MARATHON SCHOOLHigh · 809 students
- CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 753 students
- KEY LARGO SCHOOLElementary · 690 students
- GERALD ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 674 students
Other schools in KEY WEST
- KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,337 students
- HORACE O'BRYANT SCHOOLElementary · 1,011 students
- GERALD ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 674 students
- POINCIANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 556 students
- SIGSBEE CHARTER SCHOOLElementary · 531 students
- MAY SANDS MONTESSORI SCHOOLElementary · 90 students
Nearby schools
- HORACE O'BRYANT SCHOOL0.0 mi · 1,011
- MAY SANDS MONTESSORI SCHOOL0.2 mi · 90
- SOMERSET ISLAND PREP0.5 mi · 88
- LOWER KEYS ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS FOR EXCELLENCE0.6 mi · 12
- KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL0.6 mi · 1,337
- MONROE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM0.8 mi · 1
Frequently asked questions
About KEYS CENTERHow large is KEYS CENTER?
KEYS CENTER enrolls approximately 9 students in grades 08-12.
What grades does KEYS CENTER serve?
KEYS CENTER serves grades 08-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at KEYS CENTER?
The student-to-teacher ratio at KEYS CENTER is approximately 9.0:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at KEYS CENTER?
At KEYS CENTER, the student body is approximately 89% Hispanic, 11% Black.
Is KEYS CENTER public or private?
KEYS CENTER is a public K-12 school, overseen by MONROE.
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