Vanguard Academy

Vanguard Academy

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
2650 S Decker Lake Ln,  West Valley City, UT
4.6
5.0
507 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.79
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.79
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
42.7%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
26
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
36.2%
State Average
19.8%
Science
38.8%
State Average
22.7%
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
462:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
98.3%
Hispanic
1.3%
Two or more races
<1%

School Rankings

#18 Best Charter HS in Utah
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 Utah 128 Students
Salt Lake Community College 97 Students
Utah State University 42 Students
Snow College 40 Students
Western Governors University 33 Students
Utah Valley University 31 Students
Westminster University - Utah 25 Students
Brigham Young University 19 Students
Weber State University 14 Students
University of Wyoming 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 25 Students
Business 24 Students
Accounting 20 Students
Biology 16 Students
Education 10 Students
Small Business Management 8 Students
Computer Software Engineering 7 Students
Marketing 6 Students
Interior Design 6 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 31 Reviews
5.0 Alum
7/29/2023
I really enjoyed going to Vanguard Academy. There are so many opportunities that are given to the students at that school. You can tell that the teachers really do are about the students and their success. One minor thing I would like to see change is more freedom around the school grounds. There were a few times where I was going to get help from a teacher but was stopped by one of the staff and wasn't allowed to get the help I needed
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
The thing I loved the most about going to Vanguard Academy is that in every single classroom I could tell that the teachers really cared about us as students and would make sure we got the help we needed to be successful. They were really supportive and very helpful especially with planning long term education and there were so many CE opportunities that I was able to graduate highschool with an Associates. Honestly the main thing I feel like could be better at Vanguard is that it is a new school and they are still learning what systems work best and so there were a lot of things like how bell schedules worked and sometimes curriculum that were not constant but it wasn't too bad and I'd rather know that they were working to give us the best education by changing things than complain about differing bell schedules over the years.
5.0 Senior
1/6/2021
I love this school. The teachers care about the students and want them to succeed. Every year at Vanguard the administration tries to find the best way for the school to run. In light of the recent year with the pandemic, Vanguard Academy has handled it beautifully. I was able to keep up on my studies.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 student
8/20/2024
everyone at this school is supportive and positive.
5.0 student
12/2/2021
It is a pretty good school. I have had good experiences. The food is great and it makes me feel good inside.

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Vanguard Academy is a charter school for students in grades 7-12 located at 2650 S Decker Lake Ln in West Valley City, UT. The school has a total enrollment of 507 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Vanguard Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.79, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average ACT score is 24. The average home value in this area is $408,745. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Hollywood High School, American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School, Mana Academy Charter School, and more. Learn more about what West Valley City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Vanguard Academy.

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