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#2524 of 3,778 schools in FL
Vero Beach High School
High School · Indian River · Vero Beach, FL
An Indian River high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1707 16TH ST, Vero Beach, FL 32960
- Math 28% proficient (2021)
- Reading 55% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vero Beach High School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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
48%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vero Beach 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average318/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vero Beach), 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
$52,350
Median home value
$254,400
Median rent
$1,171/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32960; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ir PrepEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 5–12 | 0.5 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Master's Academy of Vero BeachPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Indian River Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 691 | Compare → |
| St Edward's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 572 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Indian River
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #22 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
Vero Beach High School is listed in INDIAN RIVER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vero Beach High School
Vero Beach High School is a public high school in Vero Beach, FL, part of Indian River, serving approximately 2,783 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,524 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Vero Beach High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vero Beach High School
What grades does Vero Beach High School serve?
Vero Beach High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Vero Beach High School?
Vero Beach High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,783 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vero Beach High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vero Beach High School is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vero Beach High School rank in FL?
Vero Beach High School ranks #2,524 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Vero Beach High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vero Beach High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Vero Beach High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vero Beach High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vero Beach High School a charter school?
No, Vero Beach High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vero Beach High School a Title I school?
No, Vero Beach High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vero Beach High School?
48.0% of students at Vero Beach 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
- 2,783
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Indian River County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.4%
- Phone
- (772) 564-5800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32960)
- 24,697
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 32960; 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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