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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. The school opened in 1906, and was originally located at the site of the current Key West City Hall. It served as a last resort shelter during Hurricane Irma in 2017.[2]
| Key West High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
2100 Flagler Avenue , 33040 United States | |
| Coordinates | 24°33′16″N 81°46′38″W / 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 | Rebecca Palomino |
| 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 |
Extracurricular activities edit
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 edit
- Vic Albury, former Major League Baseball pitcher
- Ran Carthon, former Florida Gators running back and Indianapolis Colts running back
- Khalil Greene, former Clemson Tigers baseball third baseman and Major League Baseball shortstop
- Boog Powell, former Major League Baseball First Baseman
- Mekhi Sargent, former Iowa Hawkeyes football running back, National Football League running back
- Carl Taylor, former Major League Baseball catcher
References edit
- ^ 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.