- Enrollment
- 2,645
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vero Beach, FL
Indian River Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for Indian River Charter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120093003408Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian River Charter High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 20
- public schools in Vero Beach · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian River Charter High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian River Charter High School ranks #5 of 20 public schools in Vero Beach, FL.
School address
District: Indian River · Florida
NCES ID 120093003408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Indian River Charter High School held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120093003408 · Vero Beach, FL High · MID · CHARTER
682 enr · 20.7:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Vero Beach High School (2,645 students)
Indian River Charter High School held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Indian River Charter High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vero Beach Hig
Vero Beach High School
2,645 students
- Sebastian Rive
Sebastian River High School
1,777 students
- Storm Grove Mi 904
Storm Grove Middle School
904 students
- Imagine at Sou 892
Imagine at South Vero
892 students
- Sebastian Rive 775
Sebastian River Middle School
775 students
- This school 682
Indian River Charter High School
682 students
What this shows Indian River Charter High School reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian River Charter High School compares
Indian River Charter High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 53% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Indian River Charter High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Indian River reports $11,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian River Charter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Storm Grove Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Imagine at South Vero | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian River Charter High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian River Charter High School
How many students attend Indian River Charter High School?
Indian River Charter High School has 682 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vero Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian River Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian River Charter High School is 20.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian River Charter High School?
24.2% of students at Indian River Charter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian River Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at Indian River Charter High School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Vero Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian River Charter High School?
Indian River Charter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Indian River Charter High School rank among public schools in Vero Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian River Charter High School ranks #5 of 20 public schools in Vero Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vero Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian River?
Besides Indian River Charter High School, Indian River also operates Vero Beach High School (2,645 students), Sebastian River High School (1,777 students), and Storm Grove Middle School (904 students). See the Indian River district page for the complete list.