Top Rankings
Vanguard Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 568 students in Vanguard Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
Public School in Vanguard Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
1 School
1,112 Schools
# Students
568 Students
681,035 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
31,284 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vanguard Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 153 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 154 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
45%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
99%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,324 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,732. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,810 is less than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,324
$10,732
Spending / Student
$7,810
$10,829
Best Vanguard Academy School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vanguard Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2650 South Decker Lake Lane
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 327-8724
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 327-8724
Gr: 7-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vanguard Academy School District?
Vanguard Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 568 students.
What is the rank of Vanguard Academy School District?
Vanguard Academy School District is ranked #35 out of 153 school districts in Utah (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vanguard Academy School District?
99% of Vanguard Academy School District students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vanguard Academy School District?
Vanguard Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Vanguard Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,810 is less than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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