The Vanguard School
The Vanguard School is a co-educational, college-preparatory boarding and day school for children in grades 6-12.
We have been providing educational excellence to students who learn differently since 1966.
Our purpose is to provide a quality education to students and prepare them for post-secondary education and independent living.
The Vanguard School embraces students who have different learning styles and may have been diagnosed with dyslexia, executive function difficulties, attention deficits or other language-based learning disabilities.
Vanguard's program is for learners on an average to above average learning scale.
We provide a structured program which focuses on each students capabilities in and out of the classroom.
Vanguard offers an immense amount of support for students who have been frustrated with their learning in other academic settings.
By helping to eliminate these frustrations Vanguard successfully provides its students with new opportunities for college placement and various other interests they may not have been able to achieve without the support and direction provided in this program.
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| Definition of Terms | 2020 School Data | The Vanguard School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1966 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 77 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 117 students | 302 students |
| % Students of Color | 25% | 25% |
| % International Students | 33% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 85% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 21 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (blue jeans, khaki or solid navy shorts, and Vanguard polo) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 8 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 30% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $6,800 | |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Tuition Cost
| Endowment Size | $4 million | $24 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $49,000 | $59,140 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $25,500 | $33,082 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) | $43,000 | $44,100 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 40% | 40% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Susi Vacek | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 10 | 16 |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 13 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Billiards, Cooking Club, Dance Team, Gamers' Club, Intramural Chess, Money Management, Movie Club, Sewing Club, Wood Shop Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Archery, Intramural Sports, Lady's Fitness, Tennis | |
School Notes
- The Vanguard School provides opportunities for students to participate in sports including basketball, soccer, golf, cross country, tennis and volleyball. Vanguard is sanctioned by Florida High School Athletic Association and our courses are all NCAA approved. We have a student center, gymnasium, junior size olympic swimming pool and lake front access. Trips to Disney World, Legoland, Busch Gardens in Tampa, Sea World, MGM studios, Universal Studios and many other points of interest in Florida are all a popular part of the Vanguard experience.
- LD types supported: High Functioning ASD, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Language Based Learning Disabilities
- The Vanguard School accreditations: FCIS, SACS
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