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#2 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 1% of private schools
The Vanguard School
High School · Lake Wales, FL
A private high school in Lake Wales, FL serving grades 6th – 12th.
22000 HWY 27, Lake Wales, FL 33859
- 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Vanguard School 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,772/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Wales), 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
$61,871
Median home value
$200,300
Median rent
$1,232/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33859; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Victory Ridge AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Lake Wales Senior High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,599 | Compare → |
| Candlelight Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 184 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Vanguard School is listed in Lake Wales, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Vanguard School
The Vanguard School is a private high school in Lake Wales, FL, serving approximately 103 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What's said publicly about The Vanguard School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Vanguard School
What grades does The Vanguard School serve?
The Vanguard School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend The Vanguard School?
The Vanguard School has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Vanguard School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Vanguard School is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Vanguard School rank in FL?
The Vanguard School ranks #2 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is The Vanguard School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Vanguard School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Vanguard School a private school?
Yes, The Vanguard School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Vanguard School a religious school?
No, The Vanguard School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Gender Split
- 73% M / 27% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (863) 676-6091
- Area population (ZIP 33859)
- 10,827
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 50.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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.
- 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 33859; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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