VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL

1,684 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Vanguard High School, located in Ocala, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Marion County Public Schools district. Known for its comprehensive academic approach and commitment to student development, the school offers a wide variety of programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. Beyond its standard curriculum, Vanguard is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular activities, competitive athletic programs, and focus on fostering a supportive community environment for its diverse student body.

The school is particularly recognized for its specialized academic offerings, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which provides a rigorous, globally-minded curriculum for high-achieving students. By balancing high academic standards with a wide array of clubs, arts, and sports, Vanguard High School aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to transition into college or the professional workforce. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative resources, the official district website provided is the primary point of reference.

1,684

Total Students

76.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	571
Hispanic	394
Black	551
Asian	80
Two or More	78
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

White
571 (33.9%)
Black
551 (32.7%)
Hispanic
394 (23.4%)
Asian
80 (4.8%)
Two or More
78 (4.6%)
American Indian
6 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MARION
Phone:	(352)671-4900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,684
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	795
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 435

Grade 10 439

Grade 11 436

Grade 12 374