Vanguard Academy

Vanguard Academy

Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1200 E Kelly Ave,  Pharr, TX
4.1
2.8
1,811 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Maria S Farias
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
123
Full Time Teachers
123
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
59.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
23%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
484:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Hispanic
98.8%
White
<1%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#85 Best Charter HS in Texas
#92 Best Charter MS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 Texas Rio Grande Valley 369 Students
University of Texas - Austin 245 Students
Texas A&M University 243 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 188 Students
South Texas College 176 Students
Baylor University 158 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 158 Students
Texas State University 139 Students
University of Houston 137 Students
Rice University 133 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 60 Students
Nursing 58 Students
Biology 55 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 33 Students
Engineering 27 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Physical Therapy 24 Students
Marketing 20 Students
Mechanical Engineering 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 78 Reviews
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
My overall experience with Vanguard Rembrandt Secondary was amazing, i moved to that school when i was in 6th grade and all of the teachers i had were all so good and taught me well and always wanted what was best for me.
4.0 Junior
2/28/2023
I love the school, but Reynaldo Perez is holding it back. He is the only reason that this school isnt perfect, he is like satan on earth and makes everday hard to get through
5.0 Sophomore
4/23/2022
As a Vanguard Academy Sophomore student, I believe this school is very safe and efficient for students. They offer various extracurricular and college activities to get us ready for our future.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 5 Reviews
1.0 student
5/9/2022
Vanguard sucks it’s a school that holds boundaries and restrict children to almost everything you aren’t able to walk the halls freely, without getting asked “were you suppose to be”too strict ,if you want to ruin your child go ahead the staff at vanguard academy Rembrandt are terrible most of them...
2.0 other
8/10/2016
As a past student of this school I feel that I wasted my time. While yes there are few teachers that care and do teach effectively there are also teachers who give busy work and don't teach very much. I attended this academy for more that 3 years and every year was a change in administration and rul...
5.0 student
3/28/2015
i am a student here at vanguard academy and i have been here for 8 years and it's an outstanding school and never been bullied, if your being bullied the will take care of it right away. The teachers will do anything to help you in any type of situation. The staff and administrators are really kind...
2.0 parent
6/24/2014
Not what I expected. First year was ok. Second year was horrible!! Two of my children's Teachers were mean with them and very disrespectful with us the parents. Talked about it to the principal and she said It was TRUE!!! That this issue was out of her control!!!! The teachers' behavior was nothing...

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Vanguard Academy is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Pharr, TX, in the Pharr neighborhood, and is served by the Vanguard Academy in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,811 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Vanguard Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $186,738. Discover additional schools in the area, like IDEA College Prep - San Juan, Premier High School - San Juan, Idea Toros College Preparatory, and more. Learn more about what Pharr has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Vanguard Academy.

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