The Vanguard School

Lake Wales
Florida
United States

Overview

he Vanguard School opened its doors on February 1, 1966, in Lake Wales, Florida, to a class of six students. From that humble beginning, Vanguard has grown into an internationally recognized and fully accredited learning institution with a maximum enrollment of 140 students. Vanguard started with just one building, and has grown to a 77-acre campus with four dorms, three academic school buildings, a student center, aquatic center, multi-purpose field, fitness center, cafeteria, gym, performing arts center and much more. The Vanguard School is a co-educational, boarding and day school for students in grades 6-12. Since 1966, The Vanguard School has specialized in educating students with a variety of learning differences in an environment that acknowledges their differences, celebrates their strengths, and supports them pursuing post-secondary education and independent living. Vanguard understand that each child learns differently, and provides an individualized educational environment for students to learn. Even if they’ve traveled halfway around the world, their Vanguard Family is here to welcome them home. Most commonly, Vanguard Students experience difficulties with: Anxiety ADD/ADHD Dyslexia Dysgraphia Dy scalculia Auditory Processing Disorder Social Communication Executive Functioning Difficulties

Academics

Department Director Bruce Latta

Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1

Average Class Size: 8

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 13

Number of AP Courses Offered: 0

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 5%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

  • Learning Differences Support
  • Peer Tutoring
  • ADD/ADHD Support

English

  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Poetry

History

  • United States History
  • World History

Foreign Languages

  • Spanish

Humanities / Social Sciences

  • Economics

Sciences

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • Physical Science
  • Physics

Math

  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Pre-Calculus

Computer Studies

  • Web Design
  • Graphic Design

Music

  • Individual Instructions

Performing / Visual Arts

  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Graphic Design
  • Journalism
  • Lighting Design
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Publications
  • Studio Art
  • Theater Arts
  • Theater Design
  • Woodworking
  • Theater History
  • Digital Imaging

Special Programs

  • Community Service
  • Internships
  • Leadership
  • Digital Design

Distinctive or New Programs

Apex Online Credit Recovery Program

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 4

Average Students Per Dorm: 0

Number of Girls Dorms: 2

Number of Boys Dorms: 2

Dorm Amenities

  • Game Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Student Life

Students at Vanguard enjoy a wide variety of options for sports, clubs, and activities. There is always something to do, and something for everyone. We strive to ensure that each student receives not only a quality education, but also important social interaction time.

Facilities

  • Basketball Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Football Field
  • Indoor Basketball Court
  • Pool
  • Sand Volleyball Court
  • Volleyball Court
  • Tennis Courts
  • Outdoor Track

Other Facilities

Multi-purpose Field; Canoes with Lake Access

Clubs & Organizations

  • Chess Club
  • Community Service
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Drama Club
  • Gardening Club
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Pep Club
  • Photography Club
  • Student Activities
  • Theater Club
  • Weightlifting Club
  • Yearbook
  • Anime Club
  • Outdoor Activities

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Bruce Latta

Athletics Department Director: Bruce Latta

Arts

  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Graphic Design
  • Journalism
  • Lighting Design
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Publications
  • Studio Art
  • Theater Arts
  • Theater Design
  • Woodworking
  • Theater History
  • Digital Imaging

Interscholastic Sports

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country Running
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Weight Lifting

Recreational Sports

  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Cross Country Running
  • Golf
  • Kickball
  • Skateboarding
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Weight Lifting

Graduates

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 95%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores Reading Math Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Stetson University:
St. Thomas University:
Lynn University:
Johnson and Wales:
Eckerd College:
College Living Experience:

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 61

Total Day: 35

Total Enrollment: 96

Boys: 72

Girls: 24

Boarding Grades Offered: 6-12

Day Grades Offered: 6-12

School Type: Middle, High School

Dress Code: Uniform

Applications Accepted: Contact School

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $50,500

5-Day Boarding: $46,500

Day Tuition Fee: $26,000

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 50%

Average Awarded: $16,000

School Finances

Merit Scholarships: Not Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

Average Merit Scholarship: $

Current Endowment Amount: $7,000,000

Contact

22000 US Highway 27

Lake Wales, Florida United States

863 676 6091 x1025

Director of Admissions: Susi Vacek

Admissions Phone: 863 676 6091 x1025

Fax:

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.vanguardschool.org

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