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Best Monroe County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 3,009 students in Monroe County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, FL are Monroe Virtual Franchise, Coral Shores High School and Key West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public high schools.
Monroe County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coral Shores High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Monroe County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Coral Shores High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
89901 Old Hwy
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3222
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Key West High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Gr: 9-12 | 1,337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Somerset Island Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1908 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5927
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Marathon School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Sombrero Beach Rd
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2480
Gr: 6-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
The College Of The Florida Keys Academy
Charter School
5901 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-9081
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Center
Alternative School
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Detention Center
Alternative School
5501 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
5501 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Virtual Instruction Program
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Upper Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
73 High Point Rd
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-4246
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, FL include Monroe Virtual Franchise, Coral Shores High School and Key West High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
12 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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