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Vanguard Academy

2650 South Decker Lake Lane, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT, 84119

Top 10% School in Utah

Ranked 36 of 193 in Utah

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About Vanguard Academy

In West Valley City, Utah, Vanguard Academy is a public charter high school for students in grades 9–12. It is the only high school in the Vanguard Academy district, and it is known as one of the best schools because of its focused academic environment and dedication to helping students succeed. The school maintains an enrollment of approximately 500 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 19:1. 1% of the students are minorities, and 52% of the students are considered economically disadvantaged. As one of the highest-performing schools in the region regarding core competencies, Vanguard Academy reports a mathematics proficiency of 58% and a reading proficiency of 45%, and it is one of the best High School in "Utah" . The school gets about $8,837 per student and offers a structured and supportive environment that focuses on getting students ready for college and careers. Its main strengths are that its students are very good at math and that its teachers are very dedicated to making sure that all graduates have a strong academic foundation for success in college and beyond.

Vanguard Academy Contact Information

Address

2650 South Decker Lake Lane, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT, 84119

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Phone

(801) 327-8724

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 58%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 58% in Math and 45% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
568
Total Students
$79448
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 36 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Vanguard Academy

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
🏆
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: 8:00 AM to 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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.

Student Demographics

White 99.12%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 0.88%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
99.12%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0.88%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 568
48.42%
275 Female
51.58%
293 Male

Student Population

568 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

568 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Vanguard Academy just started a new technology program that gives students access to high-tech tools for coding and digital design projects. The school has also added community service programs and leadership workshops that stress civic duty to its list of activities outside of school. Also, the facilities have been updated recently, giving students modern classrooms that are meant to help them study alone and with other students on schoolwork.

FAQ

Q1. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?

Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.

Q2. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q3. Does Vanguard Academy encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can help out with community programs and volunteer projects to learn about civic duty.

Q4. Does Vanguard Academy make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, Vanguard Academy stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning together to help all students do well.

Q5. Does Vanguard Academy support learning through practical activities?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.

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

PS

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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