For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,567 students in Vero Beach, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Vero Beach, FL are Indian River Charter High School, Indian River Virtual Instruction Program and Vero Beach High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vero Beach, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Vero Beach have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Vero Beach, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vero Beach High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Vero Beach, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian River Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6055 College Ln
Vero Beach, FL 32966
(772) 567-6600
Vero Beach, FL 32966
(772) 567-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 691:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Indian River Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6055 62nd Lane
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-3045
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-3045
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Vero Beach High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1707 16th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-5800
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,783 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Ir Prep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1426 18th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-6240
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-6240
Gr: 5-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Vero Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3300 43rd Avenue Suite 2
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 567-0181
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 567-0181
Gr: K-5 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Indian River County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
01990 25th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-315
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-315
6500 57th St
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-3045
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-3045
Gr: 9-12
1426 19th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-4970
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-4970
1110 18th Ave Sw
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 564-3240
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 564-3240
Gr: PK | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Vero Beach, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Vero Beach, FL include Indian River Charter High School, Indian River Virtual Instruction Program and Vero Beach High School.
How many public high schools are located in Vero Beach?
4 public high schools are located in Vero Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Vero Beach?
Vero Beach public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Vero Beach are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Vero Beach include: Indian River Charter High School vs. Vero Beach High School, Vero Beach High School vs. Indian River Charter High School
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