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The Vanguard School (High)

1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 321 students in grades 9-12, The Vanguard School (High) ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

The Vanguard School (High) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
The Vanguard School (High)'s student population of 321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
321 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The Vanguard School (High) ranks within the top 1% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Vanguard School (High) is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1 out of 1779 schools
(Top 1%)
85-89%
32%
≥95%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in The Vanguard School (High) and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in The Vanguard School (High) and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
51%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in The Vanguard School (High) and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in The Vanguard School (High) and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in The Vanguard School (High).
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of The Vanguard School (High) and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Vanguard School (High) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Vanguard School (High) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Soccer, Track and Field, Volley Ball, Winter Track
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="extracurriculars">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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Vanguard School (High)'s ranking?
The Vanguard School (High) is ranked #1 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are The Vanguard School (High) often compared to?
The Vanguard School (High)is often viewed alongside schools like Cheyenne Mountain High School, The Classical Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Vanguard School (High)?
The graduation rate of The Vanguard School (High) is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend The Vanguard School (High)?
321 students attend The Vanguard School (High).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of The Vanguard School (High) students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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