Vanguard Academy

2650 South Decker Lake Lane
West Valley City, UT 84119
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 568 students in grades 7-12, Vanguard Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). 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 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in UT)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 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 568 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Vanguard Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanguard Academy is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#270 out of 957 schools
(Top 30%)
61%
40%
(20-21)
42%
43%
(20-21)
42%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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
0.02
≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanguard Academy's ranking?
Vanguard Academy is ranked #270 out of 957 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 American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School, Beehive Science & Technology Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
568 students attend Vanguard Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Vanguard Academy students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vanguard Academy?
Vanguard Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vanguard Academy offer ?
Vanguard Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Trenton

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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