The Vanguard School (High) serves 311 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Vanguard School (High) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
The Vanguard School (High)'s student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Vanguard School (High) is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
22%
35%
Black
4%
4%
White
52%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Soccer, Track and Field, Volley Ball, Winter Track
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Ballroom Dancing, Class Officers, National Honor Society, Outdoor Skills Club, Student Council
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Top Average Composite ACT Score in Colorado
- 100% Proficient or Advanced in Reading and Writing
- Student received a perfect score on the writing portion of the SAT
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Vanguard School (High) often compared to?
The Vanguard School (High)is often viewed alongside schools like The Classical High School, Cheyenne Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend The Vanguard School (High)?
311 students attend The Vanguard School (High).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of The Vanguard School (High) students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Vanguard School (High)?
The Vanguard School (High) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Vanguard School (High) offer ?
The Vanguard School (High) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Vanguard School (High) part of?
The Vanguard School (High) is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is The Vanguard School (High) located?
The Vanguard School (High) is located in the Southeast Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 22 other public schools located in Southeast Colorado Springs.
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