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Vanguard Academy


At a glance
14thof 93 Utah districts▲ 2
Better than 84% of Utah districts
High 1Grades 7-12
2650 South Decker Lake Lane
West Valley City, UT 84119
·(801) 327-8735·All Utah district rankings →
Statewide performance 2019–2025
2025: better than 84.9% of districts
1
School
623
Students
Top rankedVanguard Academy27th of 138 Utah high schools
Summary:

Vanguard Academy is a standout public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in West Valley City, Utah. This school has consistently ranked among the top 30 high schools in the state, maintaining a 4-star rating from School Digger and outperforming state averages on standardized tests across multiple subjects and grade levels. With an 88.8% four-year graduation rate, Vanguard Academy is effectively supporting student learning and academic achievement, even with a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

Vanguard Academy's strong academic performance is evident in its statewide ranking and test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 17th out of 138 high schools in Utah, and 66.4% of its 7th graders were proficient or better in RISE/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 45.4%. This high-quality educational program is maintained despite the school's slightly higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average, an area the school may want to focus on to further improve student success.

Overall, Vanguard Academy stands out as a high-performing public charter school in the Vanguard Academy district, effectively serving its diverse student population and providing a quality education that prepares students for success.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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