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Vanguard Academy
High School · Moses Lake School District · Moses Lake, WA
A Moses Lake School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
740 E Yonezawa Blvd, Moses Lake, WA 98837
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,669/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moses Lake), 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
$70,732
Median home value
$290,000
Median rent
$1,128/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Basin Technical Skills CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Moses Lake High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,979 | Compare → |
| Digital Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Mlsd Open Doors Re-engagement ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 93 | 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.
Moses Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 20
- District spending per student
- $17,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vanguard Academy is listed in Moses Lake School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vanguard Academy
Vanguard Academy is a public high school in Moses Lake, WA, part of Moses Lake School District, serving approximately 368 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vanguard Academy
What grades does Vanguard Academy serve?
Vanguard Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Vanguard Academy?
Vanguard Academy has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Academy is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Vanguard Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vanguard Academy has 24% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Is Vanguard Academy a charter school?
No, Vanguard Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
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?
65.5% 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 65.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grant County
- Phone
- (509) 766-2660
- Area population (ZIP 98837)
- 47,399
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98837; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments 2024 SBA; directory SY 2023–24
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