Key West High School

Key West High School
Student made sculpture in front of the school
Address
Map
2100 Flagler Avenue

Key West
,
Florida
33040

United States
Coordinates24°33′16″N 81°46′38″W / 24.554559°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 staff75.51 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,352 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.90[1]
Color(s)Crimson and Grey   
MascotFighting Conch
NicknameConchs
NewspaperThe Snapper
Websitewww.keysschools.com/kwhs

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]

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

  • 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.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL (120132001294)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  2. ^ Cohen, Howard (September 8, 2017). "Four shelters open in the Keys as Hurricane Irma's track shifts toward island chain". Miami Herald. Retrieved April 5, 2019.


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