Indian River Charter High School

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Indian River Charter High School ranks 146 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Indian River Charter High School is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Vero Beach, Florida, with a student population of 683. The school is part of the Indian River District, which is ranked 13th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating.

Indian River Charter High School stands out for its consistently high academic performance. The school has four-year graduation rates ranging from 94.0% to 98.1% over the past few years, outperforming the district and state averages. Students at Indian River Charter High School also consistently outperform their peers at nearby public high schools, such as Sebastian River High School and Vero Beach High School, on various end-of-course (EOC) and state assessments. Additionally, the school has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the nearby public high schools, despite a recent increase to 20.9% in the 2022-2023 school year.

One notable difference between Indian River Charter High School and the nearby public high schools is the racial makeup of the student population. Indian River Charter High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (70.42%) compared to the more diverse student populations at the nearby public high schools. This, along with the school's higher per-student funding and lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (24.89%), may contribute to its strong academic performance. In contrast, smaller, specialized schools in the area, such as Performance Based Preparatory Academy and Ir Prep, struggle with lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower graduation rates, potentially due to serving a higher percentage of minority and economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

6055 College Ln
Vero Beach, FL 32966

(772) 567-6600

District: Indian River

SchoolDigger Rank:
146^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,006

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 683

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.4%

Hispanic:

17.0%

African American:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Indian River Charter High School ranks better than 81.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Indian River School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.33. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Indian River Charter High School 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 (70.4%), Hispanic (17%), African American (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Indian River School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Indian River Charter High School is 20.6, which is the 2^nd best among 4 high schools in the Indian River School District. (See more...)

Compare Indian River Charter High School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Indian River Charter High School is $9,006, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Indian River School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Indian River Charter High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Indian River Charter High School 146^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Indian River Charter High School in the ranking list.)

Indian River:

SchoolDigger ranks Indian River 13^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Indian River Charter High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	79.38	82^nd	484	83.1%
2005	72.34	127^th	487	73.9%
2006	70.53	124^th	477	74.0%
2007	76.88	109^th	563	80.6%
2008	79.89	99^th	577	82.8%
2009	83.67	73^rd	587	87.6%
2010	80.20	100^th	620	83.9%
2011	76.43	134^th	622	78.5%
2012	70.30	92^nd	606	84.8%
2013	74.63	93^rd	648	85.6%
2014	74.27	121^st	687	82.4%
2016	75.80	79^th	693	88.6%
2017	62.17	164^th	714	77.0%
2018	68.81	125^th	716	82.5%
2019	68.31	130^th	734	82.3%
2021	68.04	131^st	746	82.4%
2022	69.75	130^th	774	83.2%
2023	74.57	105^th	792	86.7%
2024	68.33	146^th	807	81.9%

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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 Indian River Charter High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	159	18	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
2000	200	16	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2001	219	15	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2002	416	18	5	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	460
2003	416	18	5	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	460
2004	424	23	3	32	3	n/a	n/a	0	485
2005	479	31	4	41	3	n/a	n/a	0	558
2006	517	35	2	40	4	n/a	n/a	0	598
2007	515	32	5	44	5	n/a	n/a	11	612
2008	502	37	12	52	4	n/a	n/a	21	628
2009	525	34	13	51	4	n/a	n/a	0	627
2010	516	44	15	66	4	n/a	n/a	2	647
2011	492	37	15	74	5	2	7	0	632
2012	516	33	12	80	3	1	13	0	658
2013	544	27	13	76	3	1	13	0	677
2014	529	33	13	74	3	0	20	0	672
2015	495	35	13	66	7	1	21	0	638
2016	487	33	18	85	7	1	25	0	656
2017	463	35	15	106	4	1	29	0	653
2018	463	37	16	121	2	1	23	0	663
2019	486	37	14	126	0	0	24	0	687
2020	489	27	10	106	1	1	25	0	659
2021	512	29	14	112	1	1	24	0	693
2022	497	32	12	106	1	1	33	0	682
2023	481	41	9	116	1	1	34	0	683

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 Indian River Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	183	0.0	0.0	7.7
2000	226	0.0	0.0	8.8
2001	244	0.0	0.0	11.1
2002	460	0.0	n/a	7.8
2003	460	0.0	n/a	7.8
2004	485	22.0	22.0	9.5
2005	558	38.0	14.7	15.6
2006	598	35.0	17.1	7.7
2007	612	41.0	14.9	10.8
2008	628	n/a	n/a	4.6
2009	627	44.3	15.3	1.1
2010	647	42.0	15.4	2.8
2011	632	37.0	17.0	13.3
2012	658	34.0	19.3	8.5
2013	677	n/a	n/a	14.9
2014	672	37.0	18.1	8.6
2015	638	28.0	22.7	7.1
2016	656	38.0	17.2	10.1
2017	653	37.0	17.6	6.9
2018	663	33.0	20.0	12.8
2019	687	30.0	22.9	18.2
2020	659	31.0	21.2	12.9
2021	693	28.0	24.7	18.2
2022	682	35.0	19.4	20.2
2023	683	33.0	20.6	24.9

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 Indian River Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	183	0.0	0.0	7.7
2000	226	0.0	0.0	8.8
2001	244	0.0	0.0	11.1
2002	460	0.0	n/a	7.8
2003	460	0.0	n/a	7.8
2004	485	22.0	22.0	9.5
2005	558	38.0	14.7	15.6
2006	598	35.0	17.1	7.7
2007	612	41.0	14.9	10.8
2008	628	n/a	n/a	4.6
2009	627	44.3	15.3	1.1
2010	647	42.0	15.4	2.8
2011	632	37.0	17.0	13.3
2012	658	34.0	19.3	8.5
2013	677	n/a	n/a	14.9
2014	672	37.0	18.1	8.6
2015	638	28.0	22.7	7.1
2016	656	38.0	17.2	10.1
2017	653	37.0	17.6	6.9
2018	663	33.0	20.0	12.8
2019	687	30.0	22.9	18.2
2020	659	31.0	21.2	12.9
2021	693	28.0	24.7	18.2
2022	682	35.0	19.4	20.2
2023	683	33.0	20.6	24.9

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 Indian River Charter High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$6,852 (100.0%)	$6,852
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$7,303 (100.0%)	$7,303
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$7,828 (100.0%)	$7,828
2021	$395 (5.1%)	$7,313 (94.9%)	$7,708
2022	$245 (2.8%)	$8,566 (97.2%)	$8,811
2023	$371 (4.1%)	$8,635 (95.9%)	$9,006

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Indian River Charter High School

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 130^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 105^th of 792 High schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Indian River Charter High School)	73	68	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Indian River)	55	50	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Indian River Charter High School)	69	67	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Indian River)	51	50	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Indian River Charter High School)	78	82	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Indian River)	64	69	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Indian River Charter High School)	86	87	1%
End of Course US History (Indian River)	64	65	1%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Indian River Charter High School)	49	61	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Indian River)	59	48	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Indian River Charter High School)	70	52	18%
End of Course Geometry (Indian River)	53	36	17%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	687	683	0.6%
African American	37	41	10.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	14	9	35.7%
Hispanic	126	116	7.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	486	481	1%
Two or More Races	24	34	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.2%	24.9%	6.7%

Schools Near Indian River Charter High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (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 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Indian River Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6055 College Ln	Vero Beach	32966	Indian River County	Indian River	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 567-6600	683	33	20.6	24.9%	481 (70.4%)	41 (6.0%)	116 (17.0%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (5.0%)	68.3	146^th of 807 public high schools	81.9%		74.6	105^th of 792 public high schools	86.7%	41				72.0	77.0					33.0	54.0	80.0	90.0		$9,006	$371	$8,635
Vero Beach High School	Public	9-12	1707 16th St	Vero Beach	32960	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	No	(772) 564-5800	2,847	124	22.9	49.6%	1,415 (49.7%)	625 (22.0%)	629 (22.1%)	42 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.1%)	132 (4.6%)	52.4	273^rd of 807 public high schools	66.2%		45.2	334^th of 792 public high schools	57.8%	61				56.0	53.0					34.0	46.0	77.0	72.0		$9,312	$1,002	$8,310
Ir Prep	Public	5-12	1426 18th St	Vero Beach	32960	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-6240	78	8	9.7	73.1%	24 (30.8%)	39 (50.0%)	9 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.4%)	7.5	690^th of 807 public high schools	14.5%					(n/a)		0.0	8.0	24.0	17.0		0.0	0.0		0.0	15.0	35.0	20.0		$28,292	$7,274	$21,020
Sebastian River High School	Public	9-12	9001 90th Ave	Sebastian	32958	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	No	(772) 564-4170	1,843	84	21.9	51.8%	939 (50.9%)	219 (11.9%)	605 (32.8%)	22 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (3.0%)	49.8	304^th of 807 public high schools	62.3%		42	368^th of 792 public high schools	53.5%	64				53.0	51.0					25.0	54.0	76.0	67.0		$9,777	$1,006	$8,772
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet	Public, Magnet	9-12	1801 Panther Ln	Fort Pierce	34947	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	Yes	No	Yes	(772) 468-5400	2,010	81	24.8	75.2%	332 (16.5%)	990 (49.3%)	610 (30.3%)	15 (0.7%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (3.0%)	22	626^th of 807 public high schools	22.4%		17.1	625^th of 792 public high schools	21.1%	1				39.0	37.0					14.0	21.0	52.0	46.0		$9,132	$1,354	$7,778
Lincoln Park Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	1806 Avenue I	Fort Pierce	34950	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	Yes	No	Yes	(772) 468-5474	1,594	71	22.3	57.3%	424 (26.6%)	609 (38.2%)	432 (27.1%)	67 (4.2%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	56 (3.5%)	64.5	176^th of 807 public high schools	78.2%		60.6	195^th of 792 public high schools	75.4%	19	56.0	53.0	60.0	73.0	73.0	32.0	17.0	57.0	58.0	56.0	57.0	84.0	90.0	66.0	$9,673	$985	$8,688
Performance Based Preparatory Academy	Public	9-12	2909 Delaware Ave	Fort Pierce	34947	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5194	139	9	15.4	75.5%	32 (23.0%)	52 (37.4%)	46 (33.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.8%)	2	789^th of 807 public high schools	2.2%		3.6	738^th of 792 public high schools	6.8%	51											0.0	15.0	15.0		$14,010	$1,917	$12,093
Pace Center For Girls Treasure Coast	Public	6-12	3651 Virginia Ave	Fort Pierce	34981	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 595-8880	31	4	7.7	32.3%	10 (32.3%)	8 (25.8%)	9 (29.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.9%)								(n/a)
Fort Pierce Central High School	Public	9-12	4101 S 25th St	Fort Pierce	34981	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5888	3,091	117	26.4	61.8%	805 (26.0%)	840 (27.2%)	1,260 (40.8%)	50 (1.6%)	9 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	125 (4.0%)	36.9	453^rd of 807 public high schools	43.9%		37.5	418^th of 792 public high schools	47.2%	35				50.0	47.0					18.0	20.0	65.0	66.0		$8,203	$1,103	$7,099
Data House	Public	6-12	4590 Selvitz Rd	Fort Pierce	34981	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	No	(772) 467-4020	10	1	10.0	30.0%	5 (50.0%)	4 (40.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Indian River Charter High School

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Indian River

Is Indian River Charter High School a good school?

Indian River Charter High School ranks 146^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Indian River Charter High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 683 students attended Indian River Charter High School.

What is the racial makeup of Indian River Charter High School?

Students at Indian River Charter High School are 70% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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