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Vanguard High School

High School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 2 high school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.

317 E 67TH ST-RM 401, New York, NY 10065

  • Math 75% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency81% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+39.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness4.1Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism84.7%

Students at Vanguard High School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 27 points since 2018, reaching 81% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Vanguard High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 99Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 84Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,049/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), 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

$160,938

Median home value

$1,368,200

Median rent

$2,828/mo

College educated

85.9%

Homeownership

33.2%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Manhattan International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.19–120.0 mi376Compare →
Talent Unlimited High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.59–120.0 mi446Compare →
Urban Academy Laboratory High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–120.0 mi128Compare →
Manhattan High School for GirlsPrivate · tuition6.9private9–120.3 mi218Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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.

New York City Geographic District # 2

Schools in district
119
Rank in district
#103 of 118
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Vanguard High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vanguard High School

Vanguard High School is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 406 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,589 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vanguard High School

What grades does Vanguard High School serve?

Vanguard High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Vanguard High School?

Vanguard High School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vanguard High School rank in NY?

Vanguard High School ranks #2,589 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Vanguard High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vanguard High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Vanguard High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vanguard High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Vanguard High School a charter school?

No, Vanguard High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vanguard High School a Title I school?

No, Vanguard High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vanguard High School?

79.8% of students at Vanguard High School 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
406
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
84.7%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 10065)
31,047
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
40.3
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.
  • 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 10065; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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