Vanguard High School serves 787 students in grades 9-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vanguard High School's student population of 787 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
787 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vanguard High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
69%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
12%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Vanguard High School?
787 students attend Vanguard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Vanguard High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanguard High School?
Vanguard High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vanguard High School offer ?
Vanguard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Vanguard High School part of?
Vanguard High School is part of Mesquite ISD School District.
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