Very Good
#541 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 30% in state
The Vanguard School (high)
High School · Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an · Colorado Springs, CO
A Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an charter high school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1832 SOUTH WAHSATCH, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 3 AP courses offered
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at The Vanguard School (high) score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Vanguard School (high) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,047
Median home value
$543,400
Median rent
$1,634/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School of Colorado SpringsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Colorado School for the Deaf and BlindEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Harrison High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,143 | Compare → |
| Palmer High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,344 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #4 of 28
- District spending per student
- $14,088NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Vanguard School (high) is listed in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Vanguard School (high)
The Vanguard School (high) is a public high school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 303 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #541 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
What's said publicly about The Vanguard School (high)
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Vanguard School (high)
What grades does The Vanguard School (high) serve?
The Vanguard School (high) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend The Vanguard School (high)?
The Vanguard School (high) has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Vanguard School (high)?
The student-teacher ratio at The Vanguard School (high) is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Vanguard School (high) rank in CO?
The Vanguard School (high) ranks #541 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is The Vanguard School (high)'s MySchoolScout rating?
The Vanguard School (high) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at The Vanguard School (high)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Vanguard School (high) has 87% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is The Vanguard School (high) a charter school?
Yes, The Vanguard School (high) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Vanguard School (high) a Title I school?
No, The Vanguard School (high) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Vanguard School (high)?
28.4% of students at The Vanguard School (high) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (719) 471-1999
- Area population (ZIP 80906)
- 37,403
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80906; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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