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Vanguard Preparatory

12951 Mesquite Rd., Apple Valley, CA, 92308

Ranked 4365 of 7042 in California

Top schools in Apple Valley
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Vanguard Preparatory

12951 Mesquite Rd., Apple Valley, CA, 92308

About Vanguard Preparatory

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 39%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 39% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1174
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 31.86%
Asian 0.43%
Hispanic 59.37%
Black 3.32%
Two+ Races 4.43%
Native Am. 0.51%
White
31.86%
Asian
0.43%
Hispanic
59.37%
Black
3.32%
Two+ Races
4.43%
Native Am.
0.51%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1174
48.89%
574 Female
51.11%
600 Male

Student Population

1174 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1174 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Vanguard Preparatory Contact Information

Address

12951 Mesquite Rd., Apple Valley, CA, 92308

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Phone

(760) 961-1066

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TOP 4365 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Vanguard Preparatory

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM – 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Vanguard Preparatory is still one of the most popular schools in the district, and it takes a long time for new students to get in. The school's administration is getting ready for the next round of the enrollment lottery for the school year 2025–2026. Vanguard is still known for having high academic standards and a one-of-a-kind curriculum that helps students in the area get ready for college.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a lottery for getting into Vanguard Preparatory?

Ans. Because Vanguard is a School of Choice, students are chosen at random from a pool of applicants when there are more applicants than seats.

Q2. What makes Vanguard Preparatory's curriculum "rigorous"?

Ans. The school uses a preparatory model that stresses fast-paced math classes and lots of writing in all grades.

Q3. Do parents have to be involved at Vanguard Preparatory?

Ans. Vanguard strongly encourages parents to volunteer their time to help with school-wide events and classroom activities, even though it is not required.

Q4. Does Vanguard Preparatory offer classes in other languages?

Ans. Spanish is an optional class for middle school students to help them get ready for the foreign language requirements in high school.

Q5. How does Vanguard Preparatory deal with student behavior and discipline?

Ans. The school has a "Merit" system to reward good behavior and clear rules for discipline to keep the learning environment focused.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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