Indian River Charter High School is a co-educational public charter high school in Vero Beach, Florida. The school operates under charter from the Indian River County School District.
Serving 62 students in grades 5-12, Ir Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ir Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ir Prep's student population of 62 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
Green, Ivory
School Rankings
Ir Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ir Prep is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2805 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
38%
Black
56%
21%
White
27%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ir Prep's ranking?
Ir Prep is ranked #2805 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ir Prep often compared to?
Ir Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Imagine At South Vero by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ir Prep?
The graduation rate of Ir Prep is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ir Prep?
62 students attend Ir Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ir Prep students are Black, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ir Prep?
Ir Prep has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ir Prep offer ?
Ir Prep offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ir Prep part of?
Ir Prep is part of Indian River School District.
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