IR PREP

www.indianriverschools.org

78 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

The Alternative Center for Education (ACE), located in Vero Beach, Florida, is a specialized facility operating under the Indian River County School District. Its primary mission is to provide a structured and supportive learning environment for students who may struggle to succeed in a traditional classroom setting. The center focuses on academic recovery, behavioral redirection, and preparing students for long-term educational or vocational success by offering smaller class sizes and individualized attention.

The school serves as a vital resource for the district by offering alternative pathways for students to meet graduation requirements. Through a combination of credit recovery programs, character development, and academic instruction, ACE works to help students overcome personal or academic challenges. By maintaining close ties with the broader Indian River County School District, the center ensures that its curriculum remains aligned with state standards while addressing the unique socio-emotional and academic needs of its student population.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IR PREP
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	9
Black	39
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Black
39 (50.0 %)
White
24 (30.8 %)
Hispanic
9 (11.5 %)
Two or More
5 (6.4 %)
American Indian
1 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	INDIAN RIVER
Phone:	(772)564-6240
Website:	http://www.indianriverschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 18

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 24

Grade 11 14

Grade 12 6