The Vanguard School
22000 Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL, 33859-0338 - View a map of this school Map
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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. ...read more  

School Overview:
The Vanguard School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 5 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Learning Differences Supported All
Year Founded 1966
County Polk County, FL
Student Body
Total Students 132 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( FL ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 26%
Students by Grade
Grade 3 - 1 students
Grade 5 - 2 students
Grade 6 - 2 students
Grade 7 - 15 students
Grade 8 - 7 students
Grade 9 - 22 students
Grade 10 - 27 students
Grade 11 - 23 students
Grade 12 - 33 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 26 teachers
Classroom dress code Casual
This School ( FL ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:11
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 1 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $39,850
Tuition Notes 2007/08
% on Financial Aid 30%
Headmaster Dr. Cathy Wooley-Brown
Admissions Director Melanie Anderson
 
School Notes:
  • 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.
  • Profile last updated: 02/12/2008

School Zip Code:

About This Zip Code ( 33859 )
School Zip ( 33859 ) ( FL ) State Average
Population (Approximate) n/a 15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree n/a 27%
Population Average Age n/a 38.7 years old
Average Household Size n/a 2.3 persons
Median Household Income n/a $40,691
Avg. # of Rooms in Household n/a 4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure n/a 33 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (33859)



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% Owning / % Renting n/a / n/a 66% / 34%
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1. All Saints Academy - 524 students - view location
2. Haven Christian Academy - 176 students - view location
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