Top Rankings
Vanguard Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 538 students in Vanguard Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
Public School in Vanguard Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
1 School
1,105 Schools
# Students
538 Students
691,961 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
30,876 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Vanguard Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 154 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 154 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
45%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
6,710 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
11,737 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
135,832 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
20%
# Black Students
n/a
9,106 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
529 Students
493,174 Students
% White Students
98%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
11,418 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
23,628 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,523
# Students in K Grade:
-
46,696
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
50,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
50,387
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
51,023
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
52,001
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
50,985
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
52,318
# Students in 7th Grade:
115
52,895
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
53,997
# Students in 9th Grade:
94
55,319
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
55,534
# Students in 11th Grade:
77
53,074
# Students in 12th Grade:
62
50,816
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,844 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,563. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,245 is less than the state median of $10,658. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,844
$10,563
Spending / Student
$8,245
$10,658
Best Vanguard Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vanguard Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2650 South Decker Lake Lane
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 327-8724
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 327-8724
Grades: 7-12
| 538 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vanguard Academy School District?
Vanguard Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 538 students.
What is the rank of Vanguard Academy School District?
Vanguard Academy School District is ranked #36 out of 154 school districts in Utah (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vanguard Academy School District?
98% of Vanguard Academy School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vanguard Academy School District?
Vanguard Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Vanguard Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,245 is less than the state median of $10,658. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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