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
2.7
2,645 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Shawn Okeefe
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.44
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
3.44
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
113
Full Time Teachers
113
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
23
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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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
370:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
45.2%
Black
23.5%
Hispanic
23.2%
Two or more races
6.1%

School Rankings

#59 Most Diverse Public HS in Florida
#132 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 Florida 536 Students
University of Central Florida 530 Students
Florida State University 502 Students
University of South Florida 376 Students
Indian River State College 354 Students
University of North Florida 339 Students
Florida Atlantic University 323 Students
University of Miami 270 Students
Florida International University 232 Students
Florida A&M University 160 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 200 Students
Nursing 158 Students
Biology 149 Students
Psychology 112 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 81 Students
Finance 52 Students
Biotechnology 52 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 46 Students
Physical Therapy 46 Students
Engineering 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 468 Reviews
4.0
10/15/2025
My nana went here class of '71 or something, her senior year was the first year of integration. She had a lot of fun as anyone would living at the beach.
4.0 Senior
9/2/2025
Vero has great AP classes with teachers who really have a passion for their subject. The AP and honors classes really go above and beyond as well!
5.0 Senior
3/31/2025
I love my school because it's a place where I feel happy and safe every day. The teachers are kind and always help me when I need it. I enjoy spending time with my friends, and we have so much fun together. The school has everything I need to learn and grow, and I wouldn't change a thing. It feels like home to me, and I'm grateful for it just the way it is.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/10/2026
Honestly, I would not recommend this school to any parent, if you can choose not to send your kid here. It is packed, with teachers and programs overwhelmed. It is dangerous, and fighting and arrests are constant. Very cliquey, with not much racial integration. I do not think children are pushed to...
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.

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Vero Beach High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Vero Beach, FL and is served by the Indian River County School District in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,645 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Vero Beach High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $776,486. Discover additional schools in the area, like IR Prep, Wabasso School, Indian River Virtual Instruction Program, 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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