Vanguard High School

Vanguard High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7 NW 28th St,  Ocala, FL
Marion County Public Schools
3.8
3.1
1,634 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Chris Carlisle
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
76%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
A
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
67.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
399:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Black
34.4%
White
34%
Hispanic
21.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.9%
Two or more races
4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#23 Most Diverse Public HS in Florida
#96 Niche Standout HS in Florida
#105 Best College Prep Public HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Florida 442 Students
Florida State University 304 Students
University of South Florida 286 Students
University of Central Florida 269 Students
University of North Florida 202 Students
College of Central Florida 185 Students
University of Miami 163 Students
Florida A&M University 137 Students
Santa Fe College 126 Students
Florida International University 105 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 104 Students
Business 87 Students
Nursing 86 Students
Psychology 85 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 77 Students
Chemistry 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 33 Students
Criminology 30 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
English 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 291 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/5/2025
Overall experience is 1000% good! I love this school and the people and how friendly the teachers are to their students. This school has given seniors many opportunities to get into a college and even to pay for their college.
4.0 Senior
3/7/2024
My experience at vanguard has overall been good. Some of my best times at the school happened during sports and sporting events. Vanguard is not only competitive in almost every sport, but also has a great student section to cheer them on. One of my least favorite parts about the school is the teaching styles. Most of lessons I was taught was done in a lecture style which I don't learn greatly from. It is also something I would like to see changed to include more hands-on activities and group work.
5.0 Junior
1/28/2024
My experience is Vanguard has been good regarding that I'm an introvert students to focuses on studies. Has been great so far but it could have a lot more to offer the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/29/2025
Disgusted to say the least. Would not ever recommend. You want your child to go anywhere in life this ain't the place to start.
1.0 other
10/5/2024
Best word to describe this school is: Toxic. Administrators are not looking out of the best interest of the students, and only care about graduation rate, and numbers. Teachers are encouraged to cater to the needs of IB Students; yet neglect those of traditional students. Guidance counselors lack en...
1.0 other
8/19/2024
Joel goes here and he is big bad devious person
5.0 student
11/18/2021
I started this school and It's pretty nice. I'm actually here right now.

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Vanguard High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ocala, FL and is served by the Marion County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 1,634 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Vanguard High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 76%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $250,808. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marion Technical College, Marion Technical Institute, Dr. D.D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope, and more. Learn more about what Ocala has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Vanguard High School.

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