Vanguard High School vs. Forest High School
Should I attend Vanguard High School or Forest High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Vanguard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,596 students in grades 9-12, Vanguard High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,181 students in grades 9-12, Forest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,596 students
2,181 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
100 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2647 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1922 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
54%
Graduation Rate
88%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
429
546
Grade 10 Students
416
618
Grade 11 Students
406
526
Grade 12 Students
345
491
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
21%
19%
% Black
32%
15%
% White
37%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
