High Schools in Monroe

The high schools located in Monroe, Florida serve students in grades 9-12 and offer a diverse range of educational opportunities. The district includes 5 high schools: Key West High School, Coral Shores High School, Marathon School, Somerset Island Prep, and Upper Keys Academic Connections For Excellence.

Among the standout schools, Coral Shores High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Florida, with a 4-star rating and high test scores, particularly in Biology 1 and US History. Marathon School also has impressive metrics, including a 61% proficiency rate in Geometry and a 67% proficiency rate in US History, as well as a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.7. Additionally, Somerset Island Prep, a public charter school, boasts a high 92.3% four-year graduation rate and strong performance in Biology 1 and 10th grade English Language Arts.

The high schools in Monroe exhibit varying levels of racial diversity, with Coral Shores High School having a majority white student population and Marathon School having a more even split between white and Hispanic students. While some schools outperform the district and state averages in test scores, others lag behind. Interestingly, the smallest school, Upper Keys Academic Connections For Excellence, has the highest chronic absenteeism rate, suggesting that smaller school size does not necessarily translate to better attendance.