The Vanguard School

22000 Highway 27, Lake Wales, FL, 33859-0338
Tel: (863)676-6091
Grades: 5 - 12 | 106 students
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The mission of the Vanguard School is to provide an individualized program in a nurturing environment which enables students to develop to their fullest capabilities: academically, socially and personally.

School Overview:
The Vanguard School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 5 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported All
Year Founded 1966
Student Body
Total Students 106 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 20% (FL School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 6 students
Number of AP Courses 3 courses
Advanced Courses
Biology English
Physics
Classroom dress code Casual
(Standard - No uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $44,000
Tuition Notes 2013-2014
% on Financial Aid 50%
Admissions Director Melanie Brockmeier
Admissions Associate Dan Sheppard
Sports
Total Sports Offered 9 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Cross Country Football
Golf Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Weightlifting
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 4 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Community Service Clubs Key Club
Money Management Club National Honor Society

School Notes:

    • Individualized Learning Paths created for every child
    • Remedial and Advanced Placement Classes Dual Enrollment and 13th Year Available

    Profile last updated: 01/29/2013

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Nearby Schools:

The Vanguard School
Gr. 5-12 | 0 mi. away
Hope Creative School
Gr. PK-K | 4 mi. away
St John's Christian School
Gr. K-1 | 4.2 mi. away
Winter Haven Christian School
Gr. PK-8 | 5.1 mi. away
Winter Haven Adventist Academy
Gr. 6-8 | 5.7 mi. away
Grace Lutheran School
Gr. PK-8 | 5.9 mi. away

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