KEYS CENTER

9 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

The Keys Center, located at 241 Trumbo Road in Key West, Florida, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Monroe County School District. As an alternative education site, the center is dedicated to supporting students who may require a non-traditional learning environment. Its mission focuses on providing individualized academic and behavioral support to help students overcome barriers to success, re-engage with their education, and eventually transition back to a standard comprehensive school setting or successfully work toward graduation.

The center functions as a vital resource for the Key West community, emphasizing a personalized approach to instruction and student development. By offering smaller class sizes and specialized interventions, the Keys Center aims to foster a supportive climate that addresses both the academic needs and the social-emotional well-being of its student body. Further information regarding their specific programs, staff, and district policies can be found via the Monroe County School District’s official portal.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KEYS CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	8
Black	1

Hispanic
8 (88.9%)
Black
1 (11.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MONROE
Phone:	(305)293-1400
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	9
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 3

Grade 12 2