Serving 725 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Vanguard Classical School - East ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vanguard Classical School - East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Vanguard Classical School - East's student population of 725 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vanguard Classical School - East ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanguard Classical School - East is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1486 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
41%
35%
Black
40%
5%
White
13%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanguard Classical School - East's ranking?
Vanguard Classical School - East is ranked #1486 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vanguard Classical School - East?
The graduation rate of Vanguard Classical School - East is 60-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Vanguard Classical School - East?
725 students attend Vanguard Classical School - East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Vanguard Classical School - East students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanguard Classical School - East?
Vanguard Classical School - East has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vanguard Classical School - East offer ?
Vanguard Classical School - East offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Vanguard Classical School - East part of?
Vanguard Classical School - East is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
In what neighborhood is Vanguard Classical School - East located?
Vanguard Classical School - East is located in the Tollgate Overlook neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
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