Roots Charter High School vs Vanguard Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Utah, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roots Charter High School
West Valley City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
218 students
Vanguard Academy
West Valley City · Charter high · Grades 7–12
623 students
| Measure | Roots Charter High School West Valley City, Utah | Vanguard Academy West Valley City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 148 | #88 of 148 |
| National rank | #15947 of 16,910 | #9149 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 218 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 77% |
| city | West Valley City | West Valley City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vanguard Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 15.9).
- •Vanguard Academy does better on math proficiency (77% vs 10%).
- •Vanguard Academy does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 10%).
- •Roots Charter High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 68.7%).
- •Vanguard Academy does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 21.8).
- •Vanguard Academy is the larger school with 623 students compared with 218.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Roots Charter High School better than Vanguard Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Vanguard Academy ranks higher (47.2 vs 15.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Roots Charter High School and Vanguard Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between West Valley City and West Valley City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roots Charter High School: 218. Vanguard Academy: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roots Charter High School and Vanguard Academy rank in Utah?
Roots Charter High School is 144th of 148 and Vanguard Academy is 88th of 148 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).