Vanguard School is a public high school located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. It is part of Township High School District 214.
Vanguard School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 50-59%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)3%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)51%
26%
Black
(19-20)4%
17%
White
(19-20)39%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)50-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
44%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
31%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vipers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vanguard School?
The graduation rate of Vanguard School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vanguard School?
110 students attend Vanguard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Vanguard School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Vanguard School offer ?
Vanguard School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vanguard School part of?
Vanguard School is part of Township High School District 214.
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