MARATHON SCHOOL

MONROE
350 SOMBRERO BEACH RD
MARATHON, FL 33050
809 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Marathon Middle High School, located at 350 Sombrero Beach Rd in Marathon, Florida, serves as a comprehensive educational hub for the Middle Keys community. Part of the Monroe County School District, the school functions as a combined campus catering to students from grades 6 through 12. Its coastal location reflects its integration into the unique environment of the Florida Keys, often emphasizing academic programs that leverage the local marine and environmental surroundings.

The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, offering a curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education or vocational paths. In addition to core academics, the school provides various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and clubs designed to cultivate school spirit and student engagement. As a central institution in Marathon, it plays a vital role in the social and developmental fabric of the local student population.
809
Total Students
55.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    445 (55.0%)
  • White
    301 (37.2%)
  • Black
    42 (5.2%)
  • Two or More
    16 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MONROE
Phone: (305)289-2480
Website: http://www.keysschools.com/Domain/1071
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 341
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 58

* 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 6 102
Grade 7 118
Grade 8 125
Grade 9 113
Grade 10 108
Grade 11 126
Grade 12 117
Gender Ratio