Excellent
#29 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 3% in state
Vanguard Academy
High School · Vanguard Academy · West Valley City, UT
A charter high school in West Valley City, UT where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2650 South Decker Lake Lane, West Valley City, UT 84119
- Math 68% proficient (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vanguard Academy score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 55% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Vanguard Academy 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 Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,616
Median home value
$341,800
Median rent
$1,418/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
54.7%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roots Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Mana Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,473 | Compare → |
| East Hollywood HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Vanguard Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,641NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Vanguard Academy is listed in Vanguard Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vanguard Academy
Vanguard Academy is a public high school in West Valley City, UT, part of Vanguard Academy, serving approximately 568 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vanguard Academy
What grades does Vanguard Academy serve?
Vanguard Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Vanguard Academy?
Vanguard Academy has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Academy is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vanguard Academy rank in UT?
Vanguard Academy ranks #29 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Vanguard Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Vanguard Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vanguard Academy has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Vanguard Academy a charter school?
Yes, Vanguard Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vanguard Academy a Title I school?
No, Vanguard Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vanguard Academy?
51.8% of students at Vanguard Academy 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Phone
- (801) 327-8724
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 84119)
- 50,745
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 28.8
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- 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 84119; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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