The Vanguard School (High)
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906 · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an
#3 of 307 high schools in Colorado
#488 of 16,910 nationally
About The Vanguard School (High)
The Vanguard School (High) is a charter high located in Colorado Springs, in the Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 303 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 86.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 3rd of 307 ranked high schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (87th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 303.
There are 166 schools in Colorado Springs; The Vanguard School (High) ranks 2nd of 161 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Vanguard School (High) by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near The Vanguard School (High)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
The Vanguard School (Middle)
Colorado Springs · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
243 students · 0 m away
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
949 students · 463 m away
Stratton Meadows Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students · 637 m away
Adams Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students · 2.6 km away
Harrison High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,089 students · 2.9 km away
Broadmoor Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–6
327 students · 3.0 km away
Mountain Vista Community School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
590 students · 3.0 km away
Skyway Park Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–6
301 students · 3.0 km away
Palmer High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students · 3.0 km away
Oak Creek Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
235 students · 3.1 km away
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Addenbrooke Classical Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Vanguard School (High) a good school?
The Vanguard School (High) has a Success Index (US) of 86.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #3 of 307 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Vanguard School (High) rank in Colorado?
The Vanguard School (High) ranks #3 of 307 high schools in Colorado and #488 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Vanguard School (High)?
The Vanguard School (High) had 303 students in 2025.
Is The Vanguard School (High) a elementary school or a high school?
The Vanguard School (High) is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near The Vanguard School (High)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Vanguard School (High); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.