Key West High School
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Key West High School | |
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2100 Flagler Avenue , 33040 United States | |
Coordinates | 24°33′16″N 81°46′38″W / 24.554559°N 81.777217°WCoordinates: 24°33′16″N 81°46′38″W / 24.554559°N 81.777217°W |
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Other name | KWHS |
Type | Public high school |
Established | 1906 |
School district | Monroe County School District |
NCES School ID | 120132001294[1] |
Principal | Larry C. Schmiegel |
Teaching staff | 75.00 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 1,278 (2019-20)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 17.04[1] |
Color(s) | Crimson and Grey |
Mascot | Fighting Conch |
Nickname | Conchs |
Newspaper | The Snapper |
Website | www |
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.
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[]
- Khalil Greene, former Clemson Tigers baseball third baseman and Major League Baseball shortstop
- Vic Albury, former Major League Baseball pitcher
- Carl Taylor, former Major League Baseball catcher
- Boog Powell, former Major League Baseball First Baseman
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Search for Public Schools - KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL (120132001294)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ 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.
Categories:
- Public high schools in Florida
- Buildings and structures in Key West, Florida
- Education in Monroe County, Florida
- Educational institutions established in 1906
- 1906 establishments in Florida
- Florida school stubs