Vero Beach High School
1707 16th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 · (772) 564-5422
Data: Florida Board of Nursing approved list (August 2026); Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025
- First-time pass rate
- 100%59 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- +10.9points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #1of 130 programs (top 1%)
- Since 2024
- +6.1points vs 93.88% (49 testers)
- Sebastian area rank
- #1of 3 ranked nearby
How Vero Beach High School graduates do on the CNA exam
100% of 59 first-time test-takers from Vero Beach High School passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 10.9 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #1 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers (top 1%), and #1 of 3 ranked programs in the Sebastian area.
In 2024, 93.88% of 49 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 6.1 points year over year. Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
With 59 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 1.7 points. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
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How Vero Beach High School stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 100%, Vero Beach High School is in the top quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 59 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 6 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Florida Board of Nursing, program 1267 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 1707 16th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 Indian River County |
| Phone | (772) 564-5422 |
| CNA median pay, Sebastian area | $38,530 a year ($18.52/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Vero Beach
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doxa Academy | Vero Beach | 4 mi | — |
| Treasure Coast Technical College | Vero Beach | 6 mi | 86.2% |
| Sebastian River High School | Sebastian | 12 mi | 100.0% |
| Indian River State College- R. Duke Nelson Human Development | Fort Pierce | 13 mi | 89.3% |
| Lincoln Park Academy | Fort Pierce | 14 mi | — |
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Fort Pierce | 17 mi | 97.6% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Vero Beach High School's CNA exam pass rate?
100% of 59 first-time test-takers from Vero Beach High School passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 10.9 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #1 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Vero Beach High School a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Florida Board of Nursing, August 2026) as program 1267. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
Is Vero Beach High School's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 100% of 59 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 93.88% of 49 in 2024 (+6.1 points). Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
How many hours of training does Florida require?
120 hours: at least 80 classroom and 40 clinical (20 or more in a nursing home), with 16 hours before any resident contact (Fla. Admin. Code 64B9-15.006). The exam is run by Prometric.
How does Vero Beach High School compare with CNA programs nearby?
6 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near Vero Beach?
The closest are Doxa Academy in Vero Beach (about 4 mi), Treasure Coast Technical College in Vero Beach (about 6 mi, 86% pass rate), Sebastian River High School in Sebastian (about 12 mi, 100% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.