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#2241 of 3,778 schools in FL
Sebastian River High School
High School · Indian River · Sebastian, FL
An Indian River high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9001 90TH AVE, Sebastian, FL 32958
- Math 29% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sebastian River High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sebastian River High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,053/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sebastian), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,276
Median home value
$279,100
Median rent
$1,388/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32958; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Wabasso SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Indian River Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 691 | Compare → |
| Ir PrepEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 5–12 | Not available | 56 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Indian River
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #20 of 28
- District spending per student
- $11,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sebastian River High School is listed in INDIAN RIVER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sebastian River High School
Sebastian River High School is a public high school in Sebastian, FL, part of Indian River, serving approximately 1,791 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,241 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sebastian River High School
What grades does Sebastian River High School serve?
Sebastian River High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sebastian River High School?
Sebastian River High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,791 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sebastian River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sebastian River High School is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sebastian River High School rank in FL?
Sebastian River High School ranks #2,241 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Sebastian River High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sebastian River High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sebastian River High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sebastian River High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sebastian River High School a charter school?
No, Sebastian River High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sebastian River High School a Title I school?
No, Sebastian River High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sebastian River High School?
49.7% of students at Sebastian River High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Indian River County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.6%
- Phone
- (772) 564-4170
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32958)
- 29,641
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 59
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32958; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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