Indian River High School, Chesapeake, VA

Score breakdown

Compared against all 325 Virginia public high schools. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.

5.0 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 75.0% across all subjects — 44th percentile statewide.

6.4 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 60th percentile.

4.1 · College readiness

On-time graduation, AP participation, and college enrollment within 16 months — 34th percentile.

Test scores by subject

Percent of students passing Virginia SOL tests, 2024–2025.

This school Virginia average

Biology

73%state 78%

Geometry

76%state 82%

Algebra I

88%state 85%

Earth Science

50%state 70%

English Writing

72%state 76%

World History I

77%state 66%

World History II

20%state 37%

Source: Virginia Department of Education, School Quality Profiles — SOL pass rates, 2024–2025.

College & career

Class of 2024 cohort of 424 students, unless noted.

90.1%

On-time graduation rate

35%

Advanced Studies diplomas

60%

Enrolled in college within 16 months

3.8%

Dropout rate

14.6%

Enrolled in AP courses

7.7%

Took an AP exam

8.0%

Dual enrollment (college credit)

398

Industry certifications earned (CTE)

Source: Virginia Department of Education — Graduation, Diplomas, Advanced Programs, Postsecondary Enrollment, and CTE datasets.

Indian River High School & its school zone

Indian River High School is a public high school in Chesapeake, VA 23325, part of Chesapeake Public Schools. Buyers searching homes for sale near Indian River High School are typically shopping the Indian River zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Chesapeake high school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 4.9/10 — around the state average among Virginia's 325 public high schools, based on Virginia Department of Education data for 2024–25.

The school's overall SOL pass rate is 75.0%, with standout results in World History I (77% vs a 66% state average). 90.1% of the class of 2024 graduated on time, 35% of them with Advanced Studies diplomas. 60% of graduates enrolled in college within 16 months. Program depth includes 15% AP course enrollment, 8% dual enrollment for college credit, 398 industry certifications through career and technical education.

For house hunters comparing Chesapeake school zones, homes zoned to Indian River High School sit in the Indian River attendance area — use the listings on this page to see every active REIN MLS home in the zone. School zoning and attendance boundaries can change between school years — always verify a specific address's assignment directly with Chesapeake Public Schools before making a housing decision based on school zone.

How the VaHome School Score works

Test scores (40%): the school's SOL pass rate across all subjects, ranked against every Virginia public school of the same level.
College readiness (40%): average statewide rank in on-time graduation rate, AP course enrollment, and college enrollment within 16 months of graduation.
Academic progress (20%): Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which gives schools credit for students showing growth.
The weighted statewide percentile maps to a score from 1.0 to 10.0: score = 1 + 9 × percentile. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.
Every input is public data from the Virginia Department of Education, refreshed each school year. No opinions, no black box — you can check our math.

Data: Virginia Department of Education School Quality Profiles (2024–2025) · NCES. VaHome is not affiliated with VDOE, NCES, or GreatSchools.

At a glance

School district: Chesapeake City Public Schools
Grades served: 9-12
School type: Public
Principal: Naomi R. Dunbar
Established: 1967 · this campus 1972
Mascot & colors: Braves · Columbia Blue, Navy Blue, White
Enrollment: 1,634 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 12:1
Classroom teachers: 132.36 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510081000299

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

85%

Mathematics

86%

Science

73%

History & Social Sci.

67%

90%

On-time graduation (Class of 2025)

4%

Dropout rate

College & career readiness

2024-2025

14.55%

Students in AP courses

7.97%

Dual-enrollment (college credit)

AP enrollment 239 students; dual enrollment 131 students per Virginia School Quality Profiles.

Attendance

2024-2025

Consistent attenders

89%

11% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Indian River High School

Indian River High School is a public high school in Chesapeake, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 as part of Chesapeake City Public Schools. It was established in 1967 and moved to its current campus in 1972. The school's mascot is the Brave, and its colors are Columbia Blue, Navy Blue, and White.

The school sits in the Indian River area of Chesapeake near the Norfolk Highlands community. Its notable alumni include NBA player and Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning, comedian and actor Jay Pharoah, NASCAR driver Ricky Rudd, retired Army colonel Gregory D. Gadson, and former Virginia Attorney General Mark Earley.

Athletics & activities

3

State championships in football (1995), boys basketball (1986-87), and marching band (2012)

Notable alumni

Alonzo Mourning· NBA player and Hall of Famer, 2006 NBA champion with the Miami HeatJay Pharoah· Comedian and actor, former Saturday Night Live cast memberRicky Rudd· NASCAR driverGregory D. Gadson· Retired U.S. Army colonel and actor (Battleship)Mark Earley· Former Virginia Attorney GeneralWilliam Fuller· Former NFL defensive end

Contact

Phone: (757) 578-7000

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data - Indian River High — NCES School ID, enrollment total, grade span, teachers FTE, student/teacher ratio, locale, district, race/ethnicity counts, free/reduced lunch eligibility2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles - Indian River High — Accreditation status, SOL pass rates, on-time graduation and dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, AP/dual enrollment, demographics (economically disadvantaged, English learners, students with disabilities, race/ethnicity)2024-2025 / 2025-2026 accreditation link ↗
Wikipedia - Indian River High School (Chesapeake, Virginia) — Founding history, current campus year, mascot, school colors, athletics championships, notable alumniAccessed 2026-07 link ↗
Chesapeake Public Schools - Indian River High (official site) — Principal, phone, address, official website2025-2026 link ↗

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 (accreditation 2025-2026) unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

Indian River High School