Key West High School

Key West High School (KWHS) is a public high school in Key West, Florida, United States. It is part of the Monroe County School District.

Key West High School
Address
2100 Flagler Avenue

,
33040

United States
Coordinates24.554559°N 81.777217°W / 24.554559; -81.777217
Information
Other nameKWHS
TypePublic high school
Established1906 (1906)
School districtMonroe County School District
NCES School ID120132001294[1]
PrincipalRebecca Palomino
Teaching staff75.00 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,278 (2019-20)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.04[1]
Color(s)Crimson and Grey   
MascotFighting Conch
NicknameConchs
NewspaperThe Snapper
Websitewww.keysschools.com/kwhs

It was originally at the site of the current Key West City Hall and opened in 1906. It served as a last resort shelter during Hurricane Irma in 2017.[2]

Extracurricular activities

The school has various clubs including NJROTC, GSA (Gay Straight Alliance), Choir (Misty's, VIPS, Concert, and Freshman), Band (Marching, Concert, Jazz), National Honor Society and Beta Club.

Notable alumni

References


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