Serving 121 students in grades 9-12, Vanguard Virtual High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vanguard Virtual High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Vanguard Virtual High School's student population of 121 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vanguard Virtual High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanguard Virtual High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
2%
21%
White
78%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanguard Virtual High School's ranking?
Vanguard Virtual High School is ranked #438 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vanguard Virtual High School?
The graduation rate of Vanguard Virtual High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Vanguard Virtual High School?
121 students attend Vanguard Virtual High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Vanguard Virtual High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanguard Virtual High School?
Vanguard Virtual High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vanguard Virtual High School offer ?
Vanguard Virtual High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vanguard Virtual High School part of?
Vanguard Virtual High School is part of Williamson County School District.
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