Vanguard High School is one of seven public high schools in Marion County, Florida. The school serves the northeast area of Ocala, Florida.
Serving 1,684 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 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,684 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vanguard High School serves the western part of the Ocala, FL school district, covering an area of approximately 47.3 square miles. Students typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vanguard High School's student population of 1,684 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,684 students
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
Helping Every Student Succeed
School Rankings
Vanguard High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanguard High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2940 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
23%
38%
Black
33%
21%
White
34%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanguard High School's ranking?
Vanguard High School is ranked #2940 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Vanguard High School often compared to?
Vanguard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest High School, West Port High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vanguard High School?
The graduation rate of Vanguard High School is 76%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vanguard High School?
1,684 students attend Vanguard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Vanguard High School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vanguard High School?
Vanguard High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vanguard High School offer ?
Vanguard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vanguard High School part of?
Vanguard High School is part of Marion School District.
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