- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
The Vanguard School (High)
Federal NCES profile for The Vanguard School (High), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080453006370Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Vanguard School (High) earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #20 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
The Vanguard School (High) has class sizes smaller than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Vanguard School (High) ranks #20 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453006370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
The Vanguard School (High) shrank from 321 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 080453006370 · Colorado Springs, CO High · SMALL · CHARTER
303 enr · 10.1:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
The Vanguard School (High) shrank from 321 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
The Vanguard School (High) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
1,089 students
- The Vanguard S
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
949 students
- Sierra High Sc
Sierra High School
843 students
- Soaring Eagles
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
764 students
- Sand Creek Int
Sand Creek International School
595 students
- This school 303
The Vanguard School (High)
303 students
What this shows The Vanguard School (High) reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Vanguard School (High) compares
The Vanguard School (High) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 39% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 69% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in Colorado - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 9.2%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, The Vanguard School (High) is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an reports $14,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Vanguard School (High) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Vanguard School (High)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about The Vanguard School (High)
How many students attend The Vanguard School (High)?
The Vanguard School (High) has 303 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Vanguard School (High)?
The student-teacher ratio at The Vanguard School (High) is 10.1:1, which is 39% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Vanguard School (High)?
11.8% of students at The Vanguard School (High) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Vanguard School (High)?
The largest demographic group at The Vanguard School (High) is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Vanguard School (High)?
The Vanguard School (High) has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Vanguard School (High) rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, The Vanguard School (High) ranks #20 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides The Vanguard School (High), Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students), The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students), and Sierra High School (843 students). See the Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.