Enrollment
682
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120093003408Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 20
- public schools in Vero Beach · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian River Charter High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian River Charter High School
Indian River Charter High School is a mid-sized charter high school in Vero Beach, Florida, enrolling 682 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.2% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Florida average.
With 682 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 456 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #168.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Indian River also operates Vero Beach High School (2,645 students) and Sebastian River High School (1,777 students) alongside Indian River Charter High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Indian River Charter High School compares
Indian River Charter High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,476
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian River, which includes Indian River Charter High School.
$11,476
Per student
+3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.2%
State 20.6%
Federal 15.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,645
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~682 students)
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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.
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 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Indian River Charter High School a good school?
Indian River Charter High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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