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Vanguard High School

Summary:

Vanguard High School is a public high school in Ocala, Florida, serving 1,661 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 61 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vanguard High School stands out from nearby schools like West Port High School, Forest High School, and others in the area. The school has a more diverse student population, with a more even distribution of White, African American, and Hispanic students. However, Vanguard consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (19%), Geometry (31%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (48%) significantly lower than nearby schools. Additionally, Vanguard's four-year graduation rate has declined from 89.2% in 2018-2019 to 75.8% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby schools.

Vanguard High School also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, reaching 31.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 59.12% in the same year. These factors suggest that the school serves a population with greater economic challenges, which may contribute to the academic and attendance difficulties observed. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs of Vanguard's diverse student population and the underlying factors contributing to the observed trends.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 7 NW 28th St
       Ocala, FL  34475

(352) 671-4900

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
461st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,694 Help


Feeder schools for Vanguard High School:

Elementary:    Oakcrest Elementary School
    Ocala Springs Elementary School
    Wyomina Park Elementary School
Middle:    Fort King Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.6 Help
Number of students:  1,634

Racial breakdown:

White:
34.3%
African American:
33.5%
Hispanic:
22.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vanguard High School ranks worse than 57.1% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked high schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.08. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Vanguard High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Vanguard High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.3%), African American (33.5%), Hispanic (22.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vanguard High School is 22.6, which is the 6th best among 8 high schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vanguard High School is $8,694, which is the 6th highest among 8 high schools in the Marion School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Vanguard High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Vanguard High School 461st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Vanguard High School in the ranking list.)

Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 61st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vanguard High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.23 72nd 484 85.1%
2005 72.90 123rd 487 74.7%
2006 78.28 84th 477 82.4%
2007 77.35 102nd 563 81.9%
2008 75.26 127th 577 78.0%
2009 76.23 119th 587 79.7%
2010 74.80 144th 620 76.8%
2011 69.35 182nd 622 70.7%
2012 48.51 253rd 606 58.3%
2013 50.19 281st 648 56.6%
2014 52.19 307th 687 55.3%
2016 49.91 273rd 693 60.6%
2017 45.43 324th 714 54.6%
2018 45.14 332nd 716 53.6%
2019 42.45 362nd 734 50.7%
2021 37.18 394th 746 47.2%
2022 37.39 418th 774 46.0%
2023 39.06 399th 792 49.6%
2024 36.08 461st 807 42.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Vanguard High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1319 422 6 33 0 n/a n/a 0 1780
1989 1239 411 9 31 0 n/a n/a 0 1690
1990 1188 375 9 30 0 n/a n/a 0 1602
1991 1283 412 10 33 1 n/a n/a 0 1739
1992 1260 414 12 38 0 n/a n/a 0 1724
1993 1236 395 14 43 1 n/a n/a 0 1689
1994 1261 397 11 57 2 n/a n/a 0 1728
1995 1387 443 18 69 1 n/a n/a 0 1918
1996 1387 443 18 69 1 n/a n/a 0 1918
1997 1480 482 25 70 1 n/a n/a 0 2058
1998 1388 492 24 79 2 n/a n/a 0 1985
1999 1325 557 36 78 3 n/a n/a 0 1999
2000 1265 552 36 76 2 n/a n/a 0 1931
2001 1201 506 35 68 1 n/a n/a 0 1811
2002 1264 392 40 65 4 n/a n/a 0 1765
2003 1264 392 40 65 4 n/a n/a 0 1765
2004 1289 356 37 75 2 n/a n/a 0 1759
2005 1303 399 35 97 4 n/a n/a 0 1838
2006 1211 427 44 103 4 n/a n/a 0 1789
2007 1082 413 47 126 6 n/a n/a 36 1710
2008 988 413 57 131 5 n/a n/a 39 1633
2009 961 394 62 136 5 n/a n/a 53 1611
2010 962 362 63 135 10 n/a n/a 49 1581
2011 980 433 49 191 10 4 75 0 1742
2012 1008 443 56 213 10 2 80 0 1812
2013 982 468 62 210 11 1 76 0 1810
2014 928 459 66 200 15 1 92 0 1761
2015 855 457 71 226 17 0 94 0 1720
2016 787 498 77 234 15 0 99 0 1710
2017 720 509 71 258 16 2 88 0 1664
2018 709 492 71 281 11 3 116 0 1683
2019 667 497 73 276 9 5 110 0 1637
2020 681 489 75 289 7 3 98 0 1642
2021 623 512 76 295 3 2 84 0 1595
2022 591 513 81 337 0 4 70 0 1596
2023 565 572 82 356 2 6 78 0 1661
2024 560 547 81 372 3 7 64 0 1634

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 Vanguard High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1780 97.0 18.3 11.6
1989 1690 103.0 16.4 14.6
1990 1602 98.0 16.3 25.7
1991 1739 100.0 17.3 18.9
1992 1724 101.0 17.0 19.1
1993 1689 100.0 16.9 22.7
1994 1728 100.0 17.3 23.8
1995 1918 103.0 18.6 27.5
1996 1918 103.0 18.6 27.5
1997 2058 113.0 18.2 28.3
1998 1985 117.0 17.0 24.3
1999 1999 115.0 17.4 38.3
2000 1931 118.0 16.4 19.3
2001 1811 110.0 16.5 26.2
2002 1765 90.0 19.6 29.3
2003 1765 90.0 19.6 29.3
2004 1759 86.0 20.5 32.2
2005 1838 89.0 20.7 38.5
2006 1789 94.0 19.0 36.8
2007 1710 95.0 18.0 38.6
2008 1633 91.0 17.9 38.7
2009 1611 90.9 19.6 42.4
2010 1581 83.0 19.0 50.1
2011 1742 85.0 20.4 46.6
2012 1812 85.0 21.3 52.1
2013 1810 85.0 21.2 54.3
2014 1761 76.0 23.1 49.8
2015 1720 82.0 20.9 54.7
2016 1710 80.0 21.3 59.9
2017 1664 79.0 21.0 59
2018 1683 77.0 21.8 59.6
2019 1637 70.0 23.3 59.5
2020 1642 70.0 23.4 58.4
2021 1595 69.0 23.1 57.4
2022 1596 69.0 23.1 59.8
2023 1661 71.0 23.3 59.1
2024 1634 72.0 22.6 58.4

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 Vanguard High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1780 97.0 18.3 11.6
1989 1690 103.0 16.4 14.6
1990 1602 98.0 16.3 25.7
1991 1739 100.0 17.3 18.9
1992 1724 101.0 17.0 19.1
1993 1689 100.0 16.9 22.7
1994 1728 100.0 17.3 23.8
1995 1918 103.0 18.6 27.5
1996 1918 103.0 18.6 27.5
1997 2058 113.0 18.2 28.3
1998 1985 117.0 17.0 24.3
1999 1999 115.0 17.4 38.3
2000 1931 118.0 16.4 19.3
2001 1811 110.0 16.5 26.2
2002 1765 90.0 19.6 29.3
2003 1765 90.0 19.6 29.3
2004 1759 86.0 20.5 32.2
2005 1838 89.0 20.7 38.5
2006 1789 94.0 19.0 36.8
2007 1710 95.0 18.0 38.6
2008 1633 91.0 17.9 38.7
2009 1611 90.9 19.6 42.4
2010 1581 83.0 19.0 50.1
2011 1742 85.0 20.4 46.6
2012 1812 85.0 21.3 52.1
2013 1810 85.0 21.2 54.3
2014 1761 76.0 23.1 49.8
2015 1720 82.0 20.9 54.7
2016 1710 80.0 21.3 59.9
2017 1664 79.0 21.0 59
2018 1683 77.0 21.8 59.6
2019 1637 70.0 23.3 59.5
2020 1642 70.0 23.4 58.4
2021 1595 69.0 23.1 57.4
2022 1596 69.0 23.1 59.8
2023 1661 71.0 23.3 59.1
2024 1634 72.0 22.6 58.4

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 Vanguard High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $254 (3.9%) $6,253 (96.1%) $6,507
2019 $390 (5.7%) $6,497 (94.3%) $6,887
2020 $253 (3.7%) $6,555 (96.3%) $6,809
2021 $499 (6.5%) $7,232 (93.5%) $7,732
2022 $1,552 (18.6%) $6,794 (81.4%) $8,347
2023 $903 (10.4%) $7,791 (89.6%) $8,694

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vanguard High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 362nd of 734 High schoolsRanks 399th of 792 High schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Vanguard High School)5149
 2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)5046
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Vanguard High School)5040
 10%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4642
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Vanguard High School)6758
 9%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Marion)6458
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Vanguard High School)6968
 1%
   End of Course US History (Marion)7165
 6%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Vanguard High School)2214
 8%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Marion)5544
 11%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Vanguard High School)4426
 18%
   End of Course Geometry (Marion)5141
 10%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students16371661
 1.5%
African American497572
 15.1%
American Indian92
 77.8%
Asian7382
 12.3%
Hispanic276356
 29%
Pacific Islander56
 20%
White667565
 15.3%
Two or More Races11078
 29.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.5%59.1%
 0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vanguard High School

Vanguard High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Oakcrest Elementary School
Elementary : Ocala Springs Elementary School
Elementary : Wyomina Park Elementary School
Middle : Fort King Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,634 students attended Vanguard High School.

Vanguard High School ranks 461st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Vanguard High School are 34% White, 33% African American, 23% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.


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