The Monroe County School District is proud to report substantial increases in federal graduation rates for the 2024–2025 school year, reflecting the district’s continued commitment to supporting students, strengthening instruction, and removing barriers to graduation across all schools.
From 2023–2024 to 2024–2025, the district’s overall federal graduation rate rose from 86.9% to 91.9%, a 5.0% increase. This improvement outpaced statewide growth during the same period, as Florida’s graduation rate increased by 2.5%, from 89.7% to 92.2%.
"I am so proud of the increase in our district’s graduation rate, a milestone that reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, educators, families, and community partners,” stated Superintendent Edward Tierney. “This achievement is more than a number—it represents countless hours of effort, perseverance, and commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. Our focus on personalized learning, strong support systems, and student success has made a real difference, and we will continue striving to provide the highest quality education for all. Together, we are building a brighter future for our graduates and our community."
The district also demonstrated notable progress among key student subgroups:
Students with Disabilities (ESE): Increased from 82.1% to 90.4%, an 8.3-point gain
English Language Learners (ELL): Increased from 60.5% to 77.2%, a 16.7-point gain
Individual high schools posted strong results as well:
Marathon High School (MHS): Increased from 83.1% to 93.8%, a 10.7-point gain; ESE rates rose 16.9 points and ELL rates increased 14.9 points
Coral Shores High School (CSHS): Increased from 91.1% to 96.7%, a 5.6-point gain; ESE rates increased to 92.6%
Key West High School (KWHS): Increased from 88.9% to 92.3%; ESE rates reached 98.0%, and ELL rates rose by 15.8 points
As a result of these collective improvements, Monroe County School District advanced ten places in the state rankings for Federal Graduation Rate from the 2023–2024 to the 2024–2025 school year.
