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Sebastian River High School

Q: Is Sebastian River High School a good school?

Sebastian River High School ranks 316 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

316^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 63% of Florida high schools

Summary

Sebastian River High School is a public high school serving 1,791 students in grades 9-12 in Sebastian, Florida. The school is part of the Indian River District, which is ranked 7th out of 67 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sebastian River High School has seen steady improvement in its four-year graduation rates, reaching an impressive 98.4% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the Indian River District average of 96.2% and the state average of 89.7%. However, the school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, with the exception of its proficiency rates in EOC/US History (80%) and EOC/Biology 1 (73%), which were higher than the averages. The school also faces a challenge with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.9% to 47.3% over the past few years.

When compared to other nearby high schools in the Indian River District, such as Bayside High School, Sebastian River High School generally performs below the district averages in test scores and graduation rates. However, the school's performance has shown improvement over the years, with its statewide ranking rising from 476th out of 734 Florida high schools in 2018-2019 to 316th out of 844 in 2024-2025. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and providing additional support for the school's significant population of students from low-income families could be key strategies for further improving outcomes at Sebastian River High School.

1,777

Students ?

23.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,415

Per pupil spending ?

52.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9001 90th Ave
Sebastian, FL 32958

(772) 564-4170

District: Indian River

Feeder schools for Sebastian River High School:

Elementary:	Fellsmere Elementary School
	Pelican Island Elementary School
	Sebastian Elementary School
	Treasure Coast Elementary School
Middle:	Sebastian River Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.8%

Hispanic:

33.8%

African American:

14.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 45th percentile in 2014 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Ranking is trending up — up 18 percentile points since 2014

✓Above the Florida median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (47% vs 31% Florida)

!Algebra 1 scores 25 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

316^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 16 pts since 2016

From bottom 46% (2016) to top 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4High Schools in the Indian River

7^th of 67Indian 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
2025	51.5	316 of 844	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.8	304 of 807	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.0	368 of 792	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.6	459 of 774	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.5	403 of 746	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.7	476 of 734	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.2	403 of 716	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.2	388 of 714	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.3	373 of 693	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	43.1	381 of 687	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	38.5	387 of 648	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	46.1	276 of 606	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.1	260 of 622	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	66.1	207 of 620	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	70.4	153 of 587	73.9%	★★★★☆
2008	68.2	169 of 577	70.7%	★★★★☆
2007	72.3	138 of 563	75.5%	★★★★☆
2006	69.5	133 of 477	72.1%	★★★★☆
2005	64.0	179 of 487	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	65.6	166 of 484	65.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

US History80%+9 vs state

Biology 173%~ state avg

English Language Arts58%~ state avg

Geometry46%-9 vs state

Algebra 135%-25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)		FAST Math (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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%)	51.5	316^th of 844 public high schools	62.6%		49.8	304^th of 807 public high schools	62.3%	12	58.0	58.0		35.0	46.0	73.0	80.0	$10,415	$393	$10,022
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%)	68	163^rd of 844 public high schools	80.7%		68.3	146^th of 807 public high schools	81.9%	17	79.0	76.0		36.0	43.0	81.0	84.0	$9,937	$106	$9,831
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%)	4.9	741^st of 844 public high schools	12.2%		7.5	690^th of 807 public high schools	14.5%	51	25.0	0.0	10.0	9.0	8.0	29.0	29.0	$36,921	$3,548	$33,374
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%)	50.5	328^th of 844 public high schools	61.1%		52.4	273^rd of 807 public high schools	66.2%	55	57.0	57.0		31.0	44.0	78.0	75.0	$10,056	$477	$9,578
Bayside High School	Public	9-12	1901 Degroodt Rd SW	Palm Bay	32908	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 956-5000	2,122	95	22.3	47.7%	969 (45.7%)	507 (23.9%)	454 (21.4%)	28 (1.3%)	8 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	153 (7.2%)	35.7	517^th of 844 public high schools	38.7%		36	462^nd of 807 public high schools	42.8%	55	50.0	53.0		23.0	34.0	63.0	61.0	$9,186	$482	$8,705

Frequently Asked Questions about Sebastian River High School

How many students attend Sebastian River High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,777 students attended Sebastian River High School.

What district is Sebastian River High School in?

Indian River

Is Sebastian River High School a good school?

Sebastian River High School ranks 316^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sebastian River High School?

Students at Sebastian River High School are 48% White, 34% Hispanic, 14% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Sebastian River High School?

Sebastian River High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fellsmere Elementary School
Elementary : Pelican Island Elementary School
Elementary : Sebastian Elementary School
Elementary : Treasure Coast Elementary School
Middle : Sebastian River Middle School

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