- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ocala, FL
Vanguard High School
Federal NCES profile for Vanguard High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120126001277
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vanguard High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vanguard High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Vanguard High School held near 1,634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 120126001277 · Ocala, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,684 enr · 23.7:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Vanguard High School held near 1,634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Vanguard High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- This school
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- Dunnellon High
Dunnellon High School
1,562 students
What this shows Vanguard High School reports 1,684 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vanguard High School compares
Vanguard High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,684 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,684
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
340
in-school suspensions + 270 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 33.9%
African American 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 33.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Vanguard High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vanguard High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dunnellon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vanguard High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~1,684 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vanguard High School
How many students attend Vanguard High School?
Vanguard High School has 1,684 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ocala, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,661 (2022-23) → 1,634 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard High School is 23.7:1, which is 33% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vanguard High School?
59.1% of students at Vanguard High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vanguard High School?
The largest demographic group at Vanguard High School is White at 33.9% of enrollment, in Ocala, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vanguard High School?
Vanguard High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vanguard High School rank among high schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Ocala, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Ocala on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides Vanguard High School, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.