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Vero Beach High School

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Vero Beach High School ranks 339 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

339^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 60% of Florida high schools

Summary

Vero Beach High School is a large public high school in Vero Beach, FL, serving 2,645 students in grades 9-12 as part of the highly-rated Indian River School District.

Vero Beach High School presents a fascinating paradox for parents to consider. On one hand, it boasts an impressive and steadily improving graduation rate of 97.5%, which is well above the state average and competitive with top area schools. On the other hand, the school struggles significantly with math proficiency, with only 33% of students proficient in Algebra 1—roughly half the rate of the district. This "graduation vs. proficiency" gap suggests the school may be very effective at helping students earn credits and graduate, but less effective at ensuring deep mastery of core math skills. The school also excels in science and history, with 78% proficiency in Biology and 79% in U.S. History, outperforming state averages.

The most critical concern for parents is the school's extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 51.7%, which is dramatically worse than the district average (35%) and far higher than nearby schools like Indian River Charter High School (18%) and Lincoln Park Academy (22.9%). This systemic issue has been trending upward and is a major factor in the school's overall performance. While Vero Beach generally outperforms larger schools in neighboring St. Lucie County, it is notably outperformed by Lincoln Park Academy, a magnet school that achieves top-tier results with a similar percentage of students on free/reduced lunch. The data suggests that school size and a more focused learning environment may be key factors in student success, as smaller schools like Indian River Charter High School consistently achieve better academic outcomes and lower absenteeism.

2,645

Students ?

23.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,056

Per pupil spending ?

52.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1707 16th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960

(772) 564-5800

District: Indian River

Feeder schools for Vero Beach High School:

Elementary:	Beachland Elementary School
	Citrus Elementary School
	Dodgertown Elementary School
	Glendale Elementary School
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	Indian River Academy
	Vero Beach Elementary School
Middle:	Gifford Middle School
	Oslo Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.7%

Hispanic:

24.5%

African American:

22.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 60th percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Above the Florida median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (52% vs 31% Florida)

!Algebra 1 scores 30 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg68%

Florida avg64%

339^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3High Schools in the Indian River

7^th of 70Indian River among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	50.2	339 of 838	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.5	328 of 844	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.4	273 of 807	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.2	334 of 792	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.3	431 of 774	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.3	391 of 746	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.1	313 of 734	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.4	326 of 716	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	46.0	320 of 714	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	49.7	276 of 693	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	52.7	303 of 687	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	48.2	302 of 648	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	48.4	254 of 606	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.5	174 of 622	72.0%	★★★★☆
2010	70.1	174 of 620	71.9%	★★★★☆
2009	68.4	170 of 587	71.0%	★★★★☆
2008	65.9	191 of 577	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.5	188 of 563	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	67.8	142 of 477	70.2%	★★★★☆
2005	70.7	134 of 487	72.5%	★★★★☆
2004	66.2	163 of 484	66.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History79%+5 vs state

Biology 178%+4 vs state

English Language Arts61%~ state avg

Geometry42%-14 vs state

Algebra 133%-30 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
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	2,645	113	23.4	52.5%	1,208 (45.7%)	594 (22.5%)	647 (24.5%)	42 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	149 (5.6%)	50.2	339^th of 838 public high schools	59.5%		50.5	328^th of 844 public high schools	61.1%	11				58.0	63.0					33.0	42.0	78.0	79.0		$10,056	$477	$9,578
Ir Prep	Public	5-12	1426 18th St	Vero Beach	32960	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-6240	62	9	6.8	79.0%	17 (27.4%)	35 (56.5%)	8 (12.9%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)								(n/a)				17.0											$36,921	$3,548	$33,374
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	682	38	17.9	30.4%	470 (68.9%)	49 (7.2%)	125 (18.3%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.4%)	71.4	131^st of 838 public high schools	84.4%		68	163^rd of 844 public high schools	80.7%	32				85.0	85.0					58.0	47.0	83.0	90.0		$9,937	$106	$9,831
Sebastian River High School	Public	9-12	9001 90th Ave	Sebastian	32958	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	No	(772) 564-4170	1,777	77	23.0	52.8%	850 (47.8%)	250 (14.1%)	601 (33.8%)	24 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (2.9%)	53.5	293^rd of 838 public high schools	65.0%		51.5	316^th of 844 public high schools	62.6%	23				62.0	66.0					29.0	51.0	78.0	80.0		$10,415	$393	$10,022
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	1,956	91	21.5	58.4%	293 (15.0%)	983 (50.3%)	588 (30.1%)	12 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (4.0%)	32.2	563^rd of 838 public high schools	32.8%		27.6	611^th of 844 public high schools	27.6%	48				50.0	51.0					20.0	39.0	64.0	65.0		$9,614	$823	$8,792
St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy	Public	6-12	900 N Rock Rd	Fort Pierce	34945	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	No	(772) 462-3450	26	3	8.6	23.1%	4 (15.4%)	17 (65.4%)	3 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.7%)								(n/a)
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	1,667	71	23.4	54.5%	392 (23.5%)	663 (39.8%)	474 (28.4%)	77 (4.6%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	57 (3.4%)	67.7	160^th of 838 public high schools	80.9%		65.3	181^st of 844 public high schools	78.6%	21	66.0	72.0	64.0	75.0	78.0	42.0	53.0	75.0	59.0	64.0	63.0	88.0	90.0	82.0	$9,392	$501	$8,890
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	87	8	10.8	65.5%	14 (16.1%)	32 (36.8%)	37 (42.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.6%)	5.2	737^th of 838 public high schools	12.1%		3.4	772^nd of 844 public high schools	8.5%	35					29.0						6.0	33.0	26.0		$22,331	$1,241	$21,090
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	46	5	9.2	21.7%	17 (37.0%)	17 (37.0%)	8 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.7%)								(n/a)															$7,711	$168	$7,543
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	3,178	119	26.7	53.2%	740 (23.3%)	983 (30.9%)	1,272 (40.0%)	45 (1.4%)	6 (0.2%)	4 (0.1%)	128 (4.0%)	39.9	474^th of 838 public high schools	43.4%		41.5	442^nd of 844 public high schools	47.6%	32				55.0	55.0					28.0	33.0	69.0	73.0		$8,711	$612	$8,099

Frequently Asked Questions about Vero Beach High School

Is Vero Beach High School a good school?

Vero Beach High School ranks 339^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Vero Beach High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,645 students attended Vero Beach High School.

What is the racial makeup of Vero Beach High School?

Students at Vero Beach High School are 46% White, 24% Hispanic, 22% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Vero Beach High School?

Vero Beach High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Beachland Elementary School
Elementary : Citrus Elementary School
Elementary : Dodgertown Elementary School
Elementary : Glendale Elementary School
Elementary : Indian River Academy
Elementary : Vero Beach Elementary School
Middle : Gifford Middle School
Middle : Oslo Middle School

What district is Vero Beach High School in?

Indian River

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