Vanguard Preparatory serves 1,192 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Math Proficiency: 35%
- Reading Proficiency: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vanguard Preparatory's student population of 1,192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vanguard Preparatory is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
44%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Vanguard Preparatory often compared to?
Vanguard Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Sitting Bull Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Vanguard Preparatory?
1,192 students attend Vanguard Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Vanguard Preparatory students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanguard Preparatory?
Vanguard Preparatory has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Vanguard Preparatory offer ?
Vanguard Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Vanguard Preparatory part of?
Vanguard Preparatory is part of Apple Valley Unified School District.
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