Indian River High School

1969 Braves Trl
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,701 students in grades 9-12, Indian River High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,701 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Indian River High School's student population of 1,701 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,701 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Indian River High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian River High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#566 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Indian River High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
69%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indian River High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
73%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indian River High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
63%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Indian River High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Indian River High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
50%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Indian River High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
25%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Indian River High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Indian River High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Indian River High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Indian River High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
83%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Indian River High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Indian River High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indian River High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indian River High School's ranking?
Indian River High School is ranked #566 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Indian River High School often compared to?
Indian River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oscar F. Smith High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Indian River High School?
The graduation rate of Indian River High School is 83%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Indian River High School?
1,701 students attend Indian River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Indian River High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian River High School?
Indian River High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Indian River High School offer ?
Indian River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Indian River High School part of?
Indian River High School is part of Chesapeake City School District.
In what neighborhood is Indian River High School located?
Indian River High School is located in the Indian River neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 7 other public schools located in Indian River.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,701 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 83% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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