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Vanguard Academy

2650 South Decker Lake Lane
West Valley City, UT 84119
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 538 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). 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 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in UT)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Vanguard Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Vanguard Academy's student population of 538 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
538 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Vanguard Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanguard Academy is 0.04, 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)
#281 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Vanguard Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
59%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vanguard Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
42%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vanguard Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
42%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Vanguard Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vanguard Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
White
98%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Vanguard Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Vanguard Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Utah 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 Vanguard Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Vanguard Academy and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Vanguard Academy and public school graduation rate of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vanguard Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vanguard Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanguard Academy's ranking?
Vanguard Academy is ranked #281 out of 975 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 Beehive Science & Technology Academy, American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
538 students attend Vanguard Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Vanguard Academy students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanguard Academy?
Vanguard Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
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.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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