Indian River High

1969 Braves Trl
Chesapeake, VA 23325

1,634 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,634

Total Students

132.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian River High
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	206
Black	816
Asian	52
Two or More	174
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Black
816 (49.9%)
White
379 (23.2%)
Hispanic
206 (12.6%)
Two or More
174 (10.6%)
Asian
52 (3.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chesapeake City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)578-7000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,634
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	132.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 434

Grade 10 409

Grade 11 391

Grade 12 400