- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Franklin, TN
Vanguard Virtual High School
Federal NCES profile for Vanguard Virtual High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470453002684
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vanguard Virtual High School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.3:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 117
- students enrolled
Vanguard Virtual High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Virtual High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Franklin, TN.
School address
District: Williamson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470453002684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Vanguard Virtual High School held near 123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 470453002684 · Franklin, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 4.3:1 · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High School (2,091 students)
Vanguard Virtual High School held near 123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Vanguard Virtual High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High School
2,091 students
- Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High School
1,975 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,729 students
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,609 students
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
1,588 students
- This school 117
Vanguard Virtual High School
117 students
What this shows Vanguard Virtual High School reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vanguard Virtual High School compares
Vanguard Virtual High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.3:1 | ▼ 72% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4.3:1
students per teacher
- 72% below state mean
Top 2% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$11,899
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 117 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Vanguard Virtual High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamson County reports $11,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vanguard Virtual High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ravenwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vanguard Virtual High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Franklin
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,729 students 16:1 students per teacher
Fred J Page High School
Standard public school
1,478 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Centennial High School
Standard public school
1,354 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Renaissance High School
Standard public school
174 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~117 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vanguard Virtual High School
How many students attend Vanguard Virtual High School?
Vanguard Virtual High School has 117 students enrolled. It is a high school in Franklin, TN. CCD year-over-year: 121 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Virtual High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Virtual High School is 4.3:1, which is 72% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 73% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vanguard Virtual High School?
The largest demographic group at Vanguard Virtual High School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Franklin, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vanguard Virtual High School?
Vanguard Virtual High School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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 Virtual High School rank among high schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Virtual High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Franklin, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamson County?
Besides Vanguard Virtual High School, Williamson County also operates Independence High School (2,091 students), Ravenwood High School (1,975 students), and Franklin High School (1,729 students). See the Williamson County district page for the complete list.