Somerset Island Prep

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Somerset Island Prep ranks 331 st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Somerset Island Prep is a public charter high school located in Key West, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 82 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Monroe School District, which is ranked 21 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to the nearby Key West High School, Somerset Island Prep has a more diverse student population, with 52.44% White, 9.76% African American, and 35.37% Hispanic students, while Key West High School has a student body that is 39.87% White, 14.13% African American, and 40.09% Hispanic. However, Somerset Island Prep has shown significant fluctuations in its four-year graduation rates, ranging from a low of 43.8% in 2018-2019 to a high of 100% in 2020-2021, in contrast with Key West High School's more consistent 91.5% graduation rate in 2022-2023.

Despite its higher per-student spending compared to Key West High School, Somerset Island Prep has generally performed below the Monroe District and Florida state averages on various standardized tests, such as the End-of-Course (EOC) exams and the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) for English Language Arts. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.3% to 45.3% over the past few years, significantly higher than the 22.8% rate at Key West High School.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1908 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040

(305) 296-5927

District: Monroe

SchoolDigger Rank:
331^st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,238

Student/teacher ratio: 41.0

Number of students: 82

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.4%

Hispanic:

35.4%

African American:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somerset Island Prep ranks better than 59% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Monroe School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.63. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Somerset Island Prep who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.4%), Hispanic (35.4%), African American (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset Island Prep is 41. 6 high schools in the Monroe School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Somerset Island Prep employs 2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Island Prep is $10,238, which is the 5^th highest among 4 high schools in the Monroe School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Somerset Island Prep was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Somerset Island Prep 331^st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Somerset Island Prep in the ranking list.)

Monroe:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe 21^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Somerset Island Prep

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	34.27	447^th	687	34.9%
2016	54.81	229^th	693	67.0%
2017	43.21	339^th	714	52.5%
2018	46.36	316^th	716	55.9%
2019	32.75	462^nd	734	37.1%
2021	46.68	296^th	746	60.3%
2022	45.80	327^th	774	57.8%
2023	39.60	393^rd	792	50.4%
2024	47.63	331^st	807	59.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Somerset Island Prep

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2012	30	6	1	4	2	43
2013	30	3	0	11	2	46
2014	42	5	0	18	2	67
2015	49	4	0	20	5	78
2016	47	7	0	19	3	76
2017	46	11	0	21	1	79
2018	42	7	0	22	0	71
2019	20	3	0	16	1	40
2020	26	3	1	16	3	49
2021	35	6	1	20	3	65
2022	47	6	1	26	3	83
2023	43	8	0	29	2	82

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Somerset Island Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	43	n/a	n/a	16.3
2013	46	3.0	15.3	41.3
2014	67	n/a	n/a	32.8
2015	78	n/a	n/a	3.8
2016	76	n/a	n/a	13.2
2017	79	n/a	n/a	17.7
2018	71	n/a	n/a	40.8
2019	40	n/a	n/a	62.5
2020	49	n/a	n/a	40.8
2021	65	2.0	32.5	29.2
2022	83	2.0	41.5	26.5
2023	82	2.0	41.0	31.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Somerset Island Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	43	n/a	n/a	16.3
2013	46	3.0	15.3	41.3
2014	67	n/a	n/a	32.8
2015	78	n/a	n/a	3.8
2016	76	n/a	n/a	13.2
2017	79	n/a	n/a	17.7
2018	71	n/a	n/a	40.8
2019	40	n/a	n/a	62.5
2020	49	n/a	n/a	40.8
2021	65	2.0	32.5	29.2
2022	83	2.0	41.5	26.5
2023	82	2.0	41.0	31.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Somerset Island Prep

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$8,297 (100.0%)	$8,297
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$15,994 (100.0%)	$15,994
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$15,128 (100.0%)	$15,128
2021	$710 (6.6%)	$10,117 (93.5%)	$10,826
2022	$795 (9.5%)	$7,550 (90.5%)	$8,345
2023	$1,457 (14.2%)	$8,781 (85.8%)	$10,238

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Somerset Island Prep

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 462^nd of 734 High schools	Ranks 393^rd of 792 High schools	13.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Island Prep)	40	50	10%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe)	55	50	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Somerset Island Prep)	58	67	9%
End of Course Biology 1 (Monroe)	73	67	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Somerset Island Prep)	64	58	6%
End of Course US History (Monroe)	74	69	5%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Somerset Island Prep)	0	60	60%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Monroe)	71	64	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	40	82	105%
African American	3	8	166.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	16	29	81.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	20	43	115%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.5%	31.7%	30.8%

Schools Near Somerset Island Prep

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Somerset Island Prep	Public, Charter	9-12	1908 Flagler Ave	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 296-5927	82	2	41.0	31.7%	43 (52.4%)	8 (9.8%)	29 (35.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	47.6	331^st of 807 public high schools	59.0%		39.6	393^rd of 792 public high schools	50.4%	62	59.0	72.0	23.0	50.0	88.0	50.0	$10,238	$1,457	$8,781
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence	Public	6-12	2100 Flagler Ave	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	No	(305) 293-1549	5	2	2.5		1 (20.0%)	1 (20.0%)	3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Key West High School	Public	9-12	2100 Flagler Ave	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	No	(305) 293-1549	1,352	76	17.9	38.4%	539 (39.9%)	191 (14.1%)	542 (40.1%)	25 (1.8%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	51 (3.8%)	39.6	421^st of 807 public high schools	47.8%		49.1	299^th of 792 public high schools	62.2%	122	39.0	45.0	31.0	51.0	57.0	70.0	$14,157	$1,198	$12,959
Keys Center	Public	7-12	1105 Leon St	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	No	(305) 293-1400	5	1	5.0		2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Monroe Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	241 Trumbo Rd	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	Yes	No	(305) 289-2480	30	0		10.0%	19 (63.3%)	3 (10.0%)	5 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.0%)								(n/a)							$12,197	$5,723	$6,474
Monroe County Detention Center	Public	6-12	5501 College Road	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	No	(305) 293-7300	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Monroe Juvenile Detention Center	Public	8-12	5501 College Rd	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 293-7300	1	0			0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
The College Of The Florida Keys Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	5901 College Road	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(305) 296-9081	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Island Prep

How many students attend Somerset Island Prep?

In the 2022-23 school year, 82 students attended Somerset Island Prep.

Is Somerset Island Prep a good school?

Somerset Island Prep ranks 331^st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Somerset Island Prep?

Students at Somerset Island Prep are 52% White, 35% Hispanic, 10% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Somerset Island Prep in?

Monroe

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