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Vanguard Classical School - West

801 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO 80230
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Bottom 50%
Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Vanguard Classical School - West ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • 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

Vanguard Classical School - West 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
Vanguard Classical School - West's student population of 363 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
363 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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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Vanguard Classical School - West ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanguard Classical School - West is 0.55, which is less 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)
#1722 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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5%
32%
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15%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vanguard Classical School - West and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
63%
35%
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Black
21%
5%
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White
9%
51%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Vanguard Classical School - West and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanguard Classical School - West's ranking?
Vanguard Classical School - West is ranked #1722 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Vanguard Classical School - West?
363 students attend Vanguard Classical School - West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Vanguard Classical School - West students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanguard Classical School - West?
Vanguard Classical School - West has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vanguard Classical School - West offer ?
Vanguard Classical School - West offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Vanguard Classical School - West part of?
In what neighborhood is Vanguard Classical School - West located?
Vanguard Classical School - West is located in the East neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in East.

School Reviews
2   5/30/2015
This was our first year at Vangaurd East in Aurora and it will be out last. I just only wish I would have seen the signs earlier and not kept my child there the whole heart. I would not recommend this school To any parent that wants their kids to learn what is the future... Technology.. was told the millers don't like it and don't encourage it. My daughter also had so much anxiety over going to this school everyday that she made herself sick. At first I just thought it was just drama of being a 13 year old. But now that the year is over she is telling me all kinds of stories about what some of the teachers had said and done to her. As a previous reviewer has said the teachers yell at the kids all the time! If you are a teacher you should have the patience and kindness for kids and encourage learning instead of putting them down all the time. If you don't have these qualities you shouldn't be teaching kids. My daughter has struggled with school all her life and the last thing she needs is a teacher, a person who should lift up and encourage, call her stupid in front of the whole class when she couldn't answer a question. There is no excuse for that! My daughter was also told by Ms. Miller on several occasions that she couldn't be friends with someone simply because they were in the 9th grade and she was in the 7th. And if they were seen together they would get a referral and then get suspended. If you are going to have a school that has kids from K to 12 then you should expect and encourage kids to be friends with people of all ages not just those in their grade. Just like it is in the world outside of school. I also personally witnessed a teacher out right yelling at a parent in the pickup line for being in the wrong line in front of all the kids and parents. If they do that in front of everyone what are they doing behind closed doors. My daughter was so afraid to do anything in this school because even looking at the teacher wrong would get you a detention. Do not walk away from this school... RUN!!!
- Posted by Parent - lisam

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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