Vanguard Academy

2650 South Decker Lake Lane
West Valley City, UT 84119
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Vanguard Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in UT)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vanguard Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

School Overview

Vanguard Academy's student population of 507 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
507 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Vanguard Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanguard Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (UT)
#281 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
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59%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vanguard Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vanguard Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Vanguard Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
98%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
≥95%
88%
This chart display graduation rate of Vanguard Academy and public school graduation rate of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vanguard Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanguard Academy's ranking?
Vanguard Academy is ranked #281 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Vanguard Academy often compared to?
Vanguard Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Beehive Science & Technology Academy, American Preparatory - Accelerated School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vanguard Academy?
The graduation rate of Vanguard Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Vanguard Academy?
507 students attend Vanguard Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Vanguard Academy students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanguard Academy?
Vanguard Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Vanguard Academy offer ?
Vanguard Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Vanguard Academy part of?
Vanguard Academy is part of Vanguard Academy School District.

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5   2/28/2022
This school is awesome.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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