The Vanguard School (High) serves 284 students in grades 9-12.
The Vanguard School (High) placed in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Vanguard School (High) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
The Vanguard School (High)'s student population of 284 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Vanguard School (High) is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of The Vanguard School (High) is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 1734 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
20%
34%
Black
4%
5%
White
55%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Soccer, Track and Field, Volley Ball, Winter Track
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Ballroom Dancing, Class Officers, National Honor Society, Outdoor Skills Club, Student Council
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Top Average Composite ACT Score in Colorado
- 100% Proficient or Advanced in Reading and Writing
- Student received a perfect score on the writing portion of the SAT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Vanguard School (High)'s ranking?
The Vanguard School (High) is ranked #9 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Vanguard School (High)?
The graduation rate of The Vanguard School (High) is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend The Vanguard School (High)?
284 students attend The Vanguard School (High).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of The Vanguard School (High) students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Vanguard School (High)?
The Vanguard School (High) has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Vanguard School (High) offer ?
The Vanguard School (High) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Vanguard School (High) part of?
The Vanguard School (High) is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E.
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