Indian River Charter High School
Founded in 1998, Indian River Charter High School enrolls 700 students in grades 9 through 12. Situated next to Indian River State College Mueller Campus, students are encouraged to participate in dual enrollment. Currently, IRCHS is the highest rated high school in Indian River County and has been the for the past 19 years. Students accept a great deal of responsibility within the school environment, from the open campus, to Homebase expectations, and participation in community projects such as; cultural events, government meetings, and volunteer activities. Each student is expected to follow a 7 point behavior contract in order to remain a student at IRCHS. IRCHS participates in random drug testing for all students, staff, and board members.
- Public High School
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- 12
- PG
- Co-ed
- Spring Semester
- Fall Semester
- Full Academic Year
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- Yes
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- Spanish
Art Institute of California, Arizona State University, Baylor University, Berklee College of Music, Boston University, Cornell College, several Florida universities, New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, Purdue University, Tulane University, Virginia Tech University, West Point Preparatory, and many more
IRCHS offers four levels of classes designed to challenge students: Regular, Honors, Dual Enrollment (DE), and Advanced Placement (AP). Most students are encouraged to enroll in at least one or two dual enrollment classes at Indian River State College (IRSC)
- Golf
- Golf
This curriculum focuses on developing skills, etiquette, and improved understanding of golf history and the golf industry. Expectations for golf course behavior are high and instruction is thorough. The program’s partnership with Vista Plantation & Point West, Vero Beach, gives students access to a nine acre practice facility, including a unique short game area, putting greens, bunkers and expansive grass teeing areas.
AP Music Theory, Art/2-D, Ballet, Chorus, Commercial Art/Yearbook, Commercial Photo Tech, Dance Kinesiology, Dance Tech, Dance Chor/Perf, Drawing, Film, Guitar HomeBase , Instrumental Ensemble, Instrumental Techniques, Jazz Ensemble, Music Theory, Musical Theatre, Orchestra, Painting, Pas De Deux, Percussion, Portfolio, Tech Theatre: Design & Production for Costume, Makeup & Hair Tech Theatre: Design & Production, Theatre, Vocal Ensemble
This program provides students with a learning environment conducive to excelling in the fine arts. Five artistic disciplines are offered: dance, theatre, music-vocal, music- instrumental, and visual arts. Each course of study exceeds the basic Florida High School graduation requirements. Students must take the required foundational, historical, and theoretical classes germane to their specific disciplines. Many students participating in VAPA go on to pursue arts at the college level all across the United States.
Model UN, Key Club International, Start of the Martial Arts Club, Run Club, Spanish Competition, National Honor Society, Young Programmers, Art Club, Chess Club, Strike Fit.
McKee Botanical Garden, Round Island Beach Park, South Beach Park, Vero Beach Museum of Art, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge
"Vero Beach is in Indian River County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Vero Beach offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Vero Beach and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Vero Beach are highly rated." - Niche.com