Vanguard School is a public high school located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. It is part of Township High School District 214.
Vanguard School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 50-59%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)3%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)51%
26%
Black
(19-20)4%
17%
White
(19-20)39%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)50-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
44%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
31%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vipers
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vanguard School?
The graduation rate of Vanguard School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vanguard School?
110 students attend Vanguard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Vanguard School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Vanguard School offer ?
Vanguard School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vanguard School part of?
Vanguard School is part of Township High School District 214.
School Reviews
5 1/23/2026
Our daughter was an emotional mess and she found it difficult to study and engage with her fellow students at Hersey High School. We enrolled her in Vanguard and that changed everything. Through Vanguard she was able to enroll in a college level course at Harper. For some reason beyond our comprehension she took the Medical Terminology course and aced it. That peaked her interest in medicine so she took the EMT training and worked on an ambulance helping others. That wasn''t enough for her so she took further training to be a Paramedic. That still wasn''t enough so when she finished her two years at Harper she was accepted in the prestigious nursing program at Chicago''s UIC. She graduated with high honors. Now she is a highly respected nurse at a top pediatric hospital in Colorado. Vanguard gave her the lift she needed to change her life--- and ours. I''ve often wanted her to go back to tell her story to other struggling students at Vanguard. Instead, I''m telling you her story and thanking you for giving her a pathway to a fullfilling life.Thank you, thank you, and thank you.-Ray
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