The Vanguard School (High)

Summary:

The Vanguard School (High) is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with a student population of 321. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, boasting a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional performance across various metrics.

The Vanguard School (High) stands out for its academic excellence, consistently ranking 4th out of 349 Colorado high schools in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for its Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students, ranking 1st out of 199 and 211 Colorado high schools, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school's students significantly outperform their peers in the Harrison School District No. 2 and the state of Colorado on standardized tests, with 99% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to 51% for the district and 58% for the state.

The Vanguard School (High) also boasts a diverse student population, with 51.4% White, 22.74% Hispanic, 11.84% Asian, and 9.66% two or more races in the 2022-2023 school year. This diversity is particularly noteworthy when compared to nearby schools, such as Atlas Preparatory High School and Sierra High School, which have much higher percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. The Vanguard School (High) also ranks 23rd out of 140 Colorado high schools for its performance with gifted and talented students, further demonstrating its ability to cater to the needs of a diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80905

(719) 471-1999

District: Harrison School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,734

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 303

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.8%

Hispanic:

21.5%

Asian:

11.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Vanguard School (High) ranks better than 98.9% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Harrison School District No. 2! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.16. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at The Vanguard School (High) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.8%), Hispanic (21.5%), Asian (11.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Harrison School District No. 2. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Vanguard School (High) is 9.5, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Harrison School District No. 2! (See more...)

Compare The Vanguard School (High) employs 31.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Vanguard School (High) is $7,734. 4 high schools in the Harrison School District No. 2 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Vanguard School (High):

SchoolDigger ranks The Vanguard School (High) 4^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See The Vanguard School (High) in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Harrison School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison School District No. 2 72^nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Vanguard School (High)

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Rank History for all students at The Vanguard School (High)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.90	4^th	349	98.9%
2024	97.16	4^th	349	98.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Vanguard School (High)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	99.85	1^st	211	99.5%

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Rank History for Female students at The Vanguard School (High)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.31	3^rd	254	98.8%
2024	95.52	5^th	257	98.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at The Vanguard School (High)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	73.43	23^rd	140	83.6%

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Rank History for Male students at The Vanguard School (High)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.13	2^nd	252	99.2%
2024	97.16	4^th	256	98.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at The Vanguard School (High)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.56	1^st	198	99.5%
2024	99.91	1^st	199	99.5%

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Rank History for White students at The Vanguard School (High)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	96.23	3^rd	234	98.7%
2024	93.06	6^th	229	97.4%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for The Vanguard School (High)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	162	12	34	68	1	3	31	311
2023	165	10	38	73	1	3	31	321
2024	157	13	36	65	0	3	29	303

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Vanguard School (High)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	311	30.8	10.0	17.7
2023	321	30.4	10.5	16.2
2024	303	31.7	9.5	28.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio The Vanguard School (High)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	311	30.8	10.0	17.7
2023	321	30.4	10.5	16.2
2024	303	31.7	9.5	28.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for The Vanguard School (High)

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$00
2020	$00
2021	$00
2022	$25,305
2023	$7,734

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Schools Near The Vanguard School (High)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
The Vanguard School (High)	Public, Charter	9-12	1832 South Wahsatch	Colorado Springs	80905	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 471-1999	303	32	9.5	28.4%	157 (51.8%)	13 (4.3%)	65 (21.5%)	36 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	29 (9.6%)	97.2	4^th of 349 public high schools	98.9%		97.9	4^th of 349 public high schools	98.9%		97.0	82.0	97.0	86.0	99.0	91.0	52.0	$7,734
Career Readiness Academy	Public	9-12	2883 South Circle Drive	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 579-2580	85	4	21.2	92.9%	8 (9.4%)	18 (21.2%)	52 (61.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	5 (5.9%)								(n/a)								$14,410
Harrison High School	Public	9-12	2755 Janitell Road	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 579-2080	1,143	51	22.3	82.5%	209 (18.3%)	164 (14.3%)	638 (55.8%)	26 (2.3%)	10 (0.9%)	8 (0.7%)	88 (7.7%)	18.9	287^th of 349 public high schools	17.8%		17.2	289^th of 349 public high schools	17.2%	2	48.0	11.0	52.0	18.0	39.0		11.8	$13,862
Eastlake High School of Colorado Springs	Public, Charter	9-12	2520 Airport Road	Colorado Springs	80910	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 271-0145	123	8	15.7	90.2%	33 (26.8%)	12 (9.8%)	73 (59.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.4%)								(n/a)								$15,689
Cheyenne Mountain High School	Public	9-12	1200 Cresta Road	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12	No	No	No	No	(719) 475-6110	1,268	75	16.8	15.3%	882 (69.6%)	27 (2.1%)	214 (16.9%)	47 (3.7%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	92 (7.3%)								(n/a)								$14,819
Palmer High School	Public	9-12	301 North Nevada Avenue	Colorado Springs	80903	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-5000	1,344	70	19.3	64.4%	539 (40.1%)	112 (8.3%)	554 (41.2%)	9 (0.7%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	121 (9.0%)	27	248^th of 349 public high schools	28.9%		31.1	234^th of 349 public high schools	33.0%	14	56.0	22.0	51.0	19.0	49.0	17.0	17.8	$16,284
Community Prep Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	332 East Willamette Avenue	Colorado Springs	80903	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 227-8836	167	7	24.4		66 (39.5%)	13 (7.8%)	69 (41.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.2%)								(n/a)								$12,347
Spring Creek Youth Services Center	Public	5-12	3190 East Las Vegas	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Division of Youth Services	No	No	No	No	(719) 329-6924																			(n/a)								$00
Atlas Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1628 South Murray Blvd	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	Yes	No	No	Yes	(719) 358-7196	481	26	18.5	92.9%	24 (5.0%)	19 (4.0%)	421 (87.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	36	213^th of 349 public high schools	39.0%		50.6	157^th of 349 public high schools	55.0%	56		24.0	51.0	31.0	45.0	34.0		$3,627
Sierra High School	Public	9-12	2250 Jet Wing Drive	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 579-2090	822	48	17.1	83.8%	125 (15.2%)	151 (18.4%)	454 (55.2%)	21 (2.6%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	62 (7.5%)	18.4	288^th of 349 public high schools	17.5%		9.9	315^th of 349 public high schools	9.7%	27	40.0		45.0		37.0	11.0	20.8	$15,485

Frequently Asked Questions about The Vanguard School (High)

Is The Vanguard School (High) a good school?

Yes! The Vanguard School (High) is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 349 Colorado high schools.

How many students attend The Vanguard School (High)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 303 students attended The Vanguard School (High).

What is the racial makeup of The Vanguard School (High)?

Students at The Vanguard School (High) are 52% White, 21% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What district is The Vanguard School (High) in?

Harrison School District No. 2

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