Vanguard College Preparatory School

Vanguard College Preparatory School, founded in 1973, is a private, independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school located in Waco, TX for students in grades 7-12. Enrollment, as of the 2007-2008 academic year, was 180, with 26 on the teaching faculty.

The campus consists of convert|8.5|acre|m2 and the school is housed in several buildings, including a large building constructed as part of the Mt. Carmel Center by Davidian Seventh Day Adventists when they moved to Waco in 1935. A science and math building was completed in 1984, two gymnasiums were completed in 1980 and enlarged as a multi-purpose facility in 1992, and a performing arts center was completed in 1987. A new classroom building opened for use in the fall of 2000 and a new visual arts building and video studio opened in 2004. Administrative offices were renovated in 2005 and the gymnasium complex was renovated in 2006. State of the art computer labs are accessible to students, and the entire campus has Wi-Fi. Art, drama, music, publications, service organizations, debate, Knowledge Master, Mock Trial and athletics are among their extracurricular options.

The teacher-student ratio is 1:7 with class sizes ranging from 3-18. Students are supported and encouraged to develop valuable study skills and the self discipline necessary to succeed in post secondary experiences. Opportunities for independent study are available. Health class is offered over the Internet.

Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and approved by the Texas Education Agency.

Memberships

*National Association of Independent Schools
*Southern Association of Independent Schools
*Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools
*Texas Association of Non-Public Schools
*The College Board
*National Association of Secondary School Principals
*National Association of College Admission Counseling
*Texas Association of College Admission Counseling
*Texas Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
*Texas Counseling Association

Class Rank

As a college preparatory school, Vanguard uses a selective admissions process and also offers students a rigorous and advanced curriculum. Because of this selective admissions process, Vanguard's population is not typical; therefore, Vanguard does not rank students. Ranking does not accurately reflect a student's accomplishments and/or capabilities at Vanguard.

College Board Information

Scoring well above the state and national averages on the SAT, Vanguard students have consistently made impressive results on the nation's most influential college acceptance exam. According to the Spring 2004 SAT results, the average scores of the Vanguard class of 2005 are:
*Vanguard: Math- 640 Verbal- 625 Composite- 1265
*Texas: Math- 500 Verbal- 491 Composite- 991
*National: Math- 516 Verbal- 504 Composite- 1020

College Enrollment

Vanguard claims that 100% of its graduating seniors enroll in college and 99% enroll in 4 year colleges and universities. There are no known numbers on the college retention rate. See [http://www.vanguard.org/pages/graduates.htm Vanguard Graduate College Enrollment] .

Notable Alumni

*Country musician Pat Green
*Professional baller Travis Turner

External links

* [http://www.vanguard.org Vanguard College Preparatory School Website]