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School Overview

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Overall
B-
Matriculation B
Academics B
Extracurriculars B
Community B-
Reviews N/A
In an atmosphere that honors excellence, Vanguard college Preparatory School, a non-parochial, private institution, seeks to prepare students for a life of leadership and service. We offer capable and motivated students a rigorous and challenging liberal arts college preparatory education, complemented by broad extra curricular experiences.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$16800
Enrollment
302
International Students
6.7%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
60%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
AP
19
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
27
Class Size
13

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2019-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#3 Harvard College 1 +
#3 Stanford University 1 +
LAC #1 Williams College 1 +
#6 University of Chicago 1 +
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#10 Duke University 1 +
LAC #2 Amherst College 1 +
#12 Dartmouth College 1 +

AP Scores

(2023)
Number of students took AP test
77
Number of tests taken
171
86%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(19)
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science A
European History
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science A
European History
English Literature and Composition
Art History
French Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Physics 1
Calculus BC
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History
English Language and Composition
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports

(12)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew
Cross Country
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(14)
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
CLASS OFFICERS
STUDENT COUNCIL
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
NATIONAL JUNIOR FORENSIC LEAGUE
QUILL AND SCROLL
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
CLASS OFFICERS
STUDENT COUNCIL
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
NATIONAL JUNIOR FORENSIC LEAGUE
QUILL AND SCROLL
CHEMISTRY SOCIETY
LATIN CLUB
CHESS CLUB
DRAMA CLUB
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
GLEE CLUB
SPANISH CLUB
FOOD MOOD CLUB
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Arts

(4)
Band
Music
String
Theater

Contact Info

https://vanguard.org
2517 Mt Carmel, Waco, Texas 76710
254-772-8111
Admissions@Vanguard.org
Texas

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: 7-12
Rural
IB: No
Year Founded: 1973
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: None / Rolling
Other Accepted Scores: SLEP
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Boarding
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4.9
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Frequently Ask Questions about Vanguard College Preparatory School

Tell me a bit about Vanguard College Preparatory School.
Vanguard College Preparatory School is Co-ed private day school located in Texas, US. It was founded 1973 , and currently has about 302 students, 6.70% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://vanguard.org.
Does Vanguard College Preparatory School have rigorous academic requirements?
Vanguard College Preparatory School is offering 19 AP courses.

Vanguard College Preparatory School also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Vanguard College Preparatory School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 0.87% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 1.44% go to top 25, and about 0.44% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Vanguard College Preparatory School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Vanguard College Preparatory School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Vanguard College Preparatory School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Vanguard College Preparatory School in 2024 is $16,800 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at Admissions@Vanguard.org .
Where is Vanguard College Preparatory School located?
Vanguard College Preparatory School is located in the State of Texas of USA.
How popular is Vanguard College Preparatory School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Vanguard College Preparatory School is within top 900 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Vanguard College Preparatory School has been favorited by 5 users.
How to start with an application with Vanguard College Preparatory School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Vanguard College Preparatory School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Vanguard College Preparatory School’s official site: https://vanguard.org or call them at 254-772-8111.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Vanguard College Preparatory School?
Yes, here are few: Reicher Catholic High School,

What is the FindingSchool rating for Vanguard College Preparatory School?
The overall rating for Vanguard College Preparatory School is B-.

The section ratings of Vanguard College Preparatory School are:
B for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B- for Community

Nearby City

Arlington, Texas
Arlington, Texas, is a dynamic city located in Tarrant County, with a population of 394,266 as of 2020. It ranks as the 50th-most populous city in the United States and the seventh-largest in Texas. The city is home to the University of Texas at Arlington, a prominent research institution, and key employers such as General Motors’ Arlington Assembly plant, Texas Health Resources, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region IV. Arlington is also a sports hub, hosting major events at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, Globe Life Field for the Texas Rangers, and Choctaw Stadium for the Arlington Renegades.
Population (2022) 374,417
Cost of Living Lower than the national average 14%
Nearby Airport Arlington Municipal Airport

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