Charter School
The Vanguard School Senior High
- A+Overall Grade
- Public, Charter
- 9-12
- Colorado Springs, CO
- 105 reviews
- AcademicsA
- DiversityA-
- TeachersA-
- College PrepA
- Clubs & ActivitiesC+
- Health & SafetyA-
- AdministrationB-
- SportsB
- FoodC
- Resources & FacilitiesB-
The Vanguard School Senior High Rankings
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- Cost of LivingC
- Good for FamiliesB+
- HousingB-
Median Household Income
$61,324
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,072
National
$949Median Home Value
$248,700
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 87%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.15 responses
Poll
- 80%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.15 responses
Students
Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
289
Free or Reduced Lunch
20%
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.20 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.20 responses
- 55%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.20 responses
Teachers
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.25 responses
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.25 responses
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.25 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$12,794/ year
National
$12,239- 77%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.22 responses
- 41%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.22 responses
- 59%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.22 responses
The Vanguard School Senior High Reviews
105 reviews
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Great teachers that really care about their students! Because the school is small, it is safe and feels like a family. Quality of the academic teaching is much advanced and better compared to other schools around it. Students at the school all really care about their classes and all work hard.
This school is incredibly difficult. The amount of homework can range from 6 hours to 10 hours per night! While I do appreciate that the focus is on academics, the focus was so strong that no one had much time to do anything outside of school. I was afraid of doing extracurricular activities because of the time commitment. I did make some of my closest friends while at this school. I did appreciate that it was very conservative in its teachings, but the work load needs to change. Students are incredibly stressed to the point of being burnt-out by the time they enter into college. The school must find a better sense of balance. Happier students make better-performing students.
This highschool requires complete dedication to education. While at some points in the year it may seem challenging, the school helps create a college like environment with the expectations it holds its students to. The small graduating class size provides for students to fully know everyone on a deep and personally level. The staff always go above in beyond with teaching by helping students out of class and just by being their friend