Vanguard Academy serves 376 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vanguard Academy's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vanguard Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
47%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
47%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Vanguard Academy?
376 students attend Vanguard Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Vanguard Academy students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanguard Academy?
Vanguard Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vanguard Academy offer ?
Vanguard Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vanguard Academy part of?
Vanguard Academy is part of Moses Lake School District.
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