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Vero Beach High School

Q: Is Vero Beach High School a good school?

Vero Beach High School ranks 328 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

328^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 61% of Florida high schools

Summary

Vero Beach High School is a public high school serving 2,783 students in grades 9-12 in Vero Beach, 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.

While Vero Beach High School has some areas of strength, it also faces challenges compared to the district and state averages. The school's test scores are generally lower, with proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (31%), Geometry (44%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (57%) falling below the district and state levels. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 97.0% in 2023-2024 to 88.0% in 2022-2023, though it remains higher than the state average. Vero Beach High School also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 51.7%, compared to the district's 35.0% and the state's 31.4%.

When comparing Vero Beach High School to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Indian River Charter High School, a public charter school, consistently outperforms Vero Beach High School in test scores. Conversely, Ir Prep, a small public high school, has significantly lower test scores and performance metrics compared to Vero Beach High School and the district/state averages. Despite these challenges, Vero Beach High School's spending per student ($9,483 in 2023-2024) and student-teacher ratio (22-22.9 students per teacher) are in line with the district and state standards.

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
	More...
	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: Improving — 56th percentile in 2014 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2014

✓Above the Florida median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

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

!Algebra 1 scores 29 pts below the Florida average

!Near the bottom of Indian River's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

328^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd 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	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 (2024-2025) ?

Biology 178%+7 vs state

US History75%+4 vs state

English Language Arts57%~ state avg

Geometry44%-11 vs state

Algebra 131%-29 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)					FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (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 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%)	50.5	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
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
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
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
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%)	27.6	611^th of 844 public high schools	27.6%		22	626^th of 807 public high schools	22.4%	15				44.0	47.0					13.0	21.0	60.0	60.0		$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%)	65.3	181^st of 844 public high schools	78.6%		64.5	176^th of 807 public high schools	78.2%	5	69.0	58.0	62.0	73.0	75.0	53.0	49.0	64.0	56.0	60.0	61.0	89.0	90.0	68.0	$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%)	3.4	772^nd of 844 public high schools	8.5%		2	789^th of 807 public high schools	2.2%	17					20.0						5.0	36.0	4.0		$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%)	41.5	442^nd of 844 public high schools	47.6%		36.9	453^rd of 807 public high schools	43.9%	11				53.0	54.0					21.0	40.0	69.0	68.0		$8,711	$612	$8,099

Frequently Asked Questions about Vero Beach High School

What district is Vero Beach High School in?

Indian River

Is Vero Beach High School a good school?

Vero Beach High School ranks 328^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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.

How many students attend Vero Beach High School?

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

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

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