Vero Beach High School

Vero Beach High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1707 16th St,  Vero Beach, FL
Indian River County School District
3.8
2.8
2,783 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Shawn Okeefe
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
122
Full Time Teachers
122
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
57.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
370:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
49.7%
Hispanic
22.1%
Black
22%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#23 Best HS For Athletes in Florida
#135 Niche Standout HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Central Florida 527 Students
University of Florida 521 Students
Florida State University 488 Students
University of South Florida 372 Students
Indian River State College 356 Students
University of North Florida 310 Students
Florida Atlantic University 310 Students
University of Miami 260 Students
Florida International University 221 Students
Florida A&M University 153 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 196 Students
Nursing 158 Students
Biology 142 Students
Psychology 112 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 82 Students
Biotechnology 54 Students
Finance 45 Students
Physical Therapy 43 Students
Engineering 42 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 486 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/16/2025
Vero Beach High School is a great school with a fantastic AP Program. Its access to athletics, preforming arts, extracurriculars and more is great. It can be unsafe / sketchy at times to attend though
4.0 Parent
1/17/2025
Vero Beach high school is a great school, but they do have their flaws like any and every other school. I personally wish That would do more helping these kids get ready for college especially kids that come from a family that don't have much. I wish a teacher or a counselor had told my daughter to start applying for scholarship earlier everything just feel rush on my end, but I do love this school overall
5.0 Senior
11/14/2024
My experience at Vero Beach Highschool was everything I had imagined it to be. As a fighting Indian, we showed pried at are sporting events, clubs, pep rallies, etc. I think the thing I will miss the most be the teachers and peers that I have met along the way. The only thing I can say I wish was different were the lockers, I would've liked them back.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/2/2024
my child was in a special Ed classroom at the school. they treat the kids in these classes so unfairly. I was told by my child that the teachers made them clean the lunchroom, aren't they supposed to be learning? Instead, she was forced by their teachers to pick up a mess which she was not responsib...
5.0 parent
3/4/2024
WOW I love this school!! Community spirit and friendly people.
5.0 parent
3/4/2024
Amazing staff, great school. With so many options for educating our children in times like these, it's wonderful that there exists a place where kids can truly explore who they want to be and have a path to successfully get there. There is always someone ready and willing to help your child achieve.
1.0 parent
8/23/2023
After multiple bullying incidents which included the 10th grade English teacher continually telling the class that she hated them and making racial remarks (yes, the vice principals were quick to address the issues and remove my daughter from the class however the teacher remains thus punishing 300...

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Vero Beach High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Vero Beach, FL, in the Vero Beach neighborhood, and is served by the Indian River County School District in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 2,783 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Vero Beach High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $855,473. Discover additional schools in the area, like IR Prep, Indian River Virtual Instruction Program, Glendale Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Vero Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Vero Beach High School.

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