Key West High School

Public high school in Key West, Florida, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

Coordinates24.554559°N 81.777217°W / 24.554559; -81.777217
Other nameKWHS
TypePublic high school
Established1906 (1906)
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Key West High School
Student made sculpture in front of the school
Location
2100 Flagler Avenue

Key West
,
Florida
33040

United States
Coordinates24.554559°N 81.777217°W / 24.554559; -81.777217
Information
Other nameKWHS
TypePublic high school
Established1906 (1906)
School district
Monroe County School District
NCES School ID
120132001294[1]
Principal
Rebecca Palomino
Teaching staff
77.00 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,337 (2024-2025)[1]
Student to teacher ratio
17.36[1]
ColorsCrimson and Grey   
MascotFighting Conch
NicknameConchs
NewspaperThe Snapper
Websitewww.keysschools.com/o/kwhs
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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

Gallery

  • Key West High School Cheerleaders, 1947.
    Key West High School Cheerleaders, 1947.
  • Governor Leroy Collins with Key West High School baseball team, c. 1959.
    Governor Leroy Collins with Key West High School baseball team, c. 1959.
  • Flooding outside the school after Hurricane Georges, 1998.
    Flooding outside the school after Hurricane Georges, 1998.
  • Student doing hands on training at a medical clinic.
    Student doing hands on training at a medical clinic.

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