INDIAN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
Indian River High is a public high school that is part of the Chesapeake City Public Schools school district, located in Chesapeake, VA with about 1,690 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 110 teachers, Indian River High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Indian River High School, located in Chesapeake, Virginia, is a prominent public secondary institution serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a proud member of the Chesapeake Public Schools district, the school is known for its "Braves" spirit and a strong emphasis on fostering both academic achievement and community engagement. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and diverse elective opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are heading to college, the military, or the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Indian River High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture that plays a significant role in the student experience. The school supports a wide array of athletic teams, competitive arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs, which encourage leadership, teamwork, and school pride. By balancing a rigorous academic environment with robust support services and community-oriented initiatives, Indian River High strives to provide a well-rounded education that empowers its students to become productive and responsible citizens.
For more information, contact Indian River High at (757) 578-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7000
INDIAN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Chesapeake, VA with about 1,690 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,690
- Teachers:
- 110.73
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,690 students
- Black or African American
- 48.0%
- White
- 34.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.9%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.