Indian River High

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Indian River High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1969 Braves Trl,  Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake Public Schools
3.7
3.2
1,693 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Naomi R. Dunbar
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
86%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
86%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
132
Full Time Teachers
132
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
60.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
201:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
Black
49.9%
White
23.2%
Hispanic
12.6%
Two or more races
10.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Old Dominion University 475 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 388 Students
Norfolk State University 318 Students
James Madison University 256 Students
Virginia State University 235 Students
University of Virginia 193 Students
George Mason University 193 Students
William & Mary 176 Students
Tidewater Community College 166 Students
Virginia Tech 156 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 118 Students
Psychology 110 Students
Nursing 104 Students
Biology 97 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 55 Students
Computer Science 49 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 35 Students
Chemistry 31 Students
Pre-Law Studies 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 329 Reviews
3.0 Senior
8/4/2025
I've been attending Indian River high school since my freshman year in 2022. The best part of my experience there is the teachers I've connected with. They genuinely made a big difference throughout my school years. Something I'd like to see change is the diversity of students and better club activities.
4.0 Senior
12/2/2024
It's a pretty good school with a bad reputation. Education standards could be better, but if you take advanced classes, there are some really good teachers. Quite a few fights, but a relatively safe school. Administration is great.
5.0 Senior
5/21/2024
My experience with Indian River High School has been nothing but amazing. I have had numerous amazing teachers who not only taught me their subject well, but taught me life lessons. The school spirit Indian River holds is amazing and makes it more fun to come with all the things the school holds for us.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 17 Reviews
1.0 other
2/8/2026
Attended this school for one semester and it was BAD. The facilities were dilapidated and gross, infested with cockroaches, rats, and such, and it does not prepare students for college and/or other post-education paths at all. Think of the worst school you can imagine, and then triple its worseness....
1.0 other
8/30/2025
Last night game with any Awei versus Granby high school was a good game, but I felt that the coaches did not let all the players play in the game. They kept the same people playing, especially the coach putting in his son and all the game and did not let the other players play we all came out to see...
5.0 parent
7/5/2025
Awesome staff. O my complaint is the traffic to when you drop off. It’s awful
2.0 other
1/11/2025
My sister and I were both students at the school she had it worse than I did because she was special needs high functioning. Teachers were very dismissive, facilities dirty lunch disgusting and expensive for disgusting food. Staff would come up with rules out of nowhere just to I don't know bother u...

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Indian River High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chesapeake, VA and is served by the Chesapeake Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,693 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 86% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Indian River High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.36, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $335,682. Discover additional schools in the area, like Agape International Academy, Tabernacle Baptist Academy, Indian Creek Welcome Baptist Church School, and more. Learn more about what Chesapeake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Indian River High.

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