SOMERSET ISLAND PREP

1908 FLAGLER AVE
KEY WEST, FL 33040

www.islandprep.org/index.jsp

Charter School 88 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Key West Collegiate School (KWCS) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Located on College Road in Key West, Florida, the school operates with a specialized focus on academic rigor and college preparation. By maintaining a smaller campus environment, the institution emphasizes personalized instruction and a supportive learning community, aiming to bridge the gap between middle school, high school, and successful post-secondary education.

The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a rigorous academic track, often incorporating opportunities for dual enrollment and advanced coursework. Beyond traditional academics, Key West Collegiate prides itself on cultivating a culture of high expectations, character development, and civic responsibility. By leveraging its strategic location and community partnerships, the school provides students with a unique educational experience tailored to prepare them for the demands of university life and the competitive modern workforce.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMERSET ISLAND PREP
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	46
Black	5
Two or More	1

Hispanic
46 (52.3%)
White
36 (40.9%)
Black
5 (5.7%)
Two or More
1 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MONROE
Phone:	(305)296-5927
Website:	http://www.islandprep.org/index.jsp
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	88
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 9 19

Grade 10 29

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 24