Key West High School
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.
| Key West High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
2100 Flagler Avenue , 33040 United States | |
| Coordinates | 24.554559°N 81.777217°W |
| Information | |
| Other name | KWHS |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1906 |
| School district | Monroe County School District |
| NCES School ID | 120132001294[1] |
| Principal | Amber Archer Acevedo |
| Teaching staff | 71.95 (on a FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,261 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.53[1] |
| Color(s) | Crimson and Grey |
| Mascot | Fighting Conch |
| Nickname | Conchs |
| Newspaper | The Snapper |
| Website | www |
It was originally at the site of the current Key West City Hall and opened in 1906. 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
- Carl Taylor (baseball), Major League Baseball Catcher
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References
- "Search for Public Schools - KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL (120132001294)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- 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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