Vanguard College Preparatory School
| Vanguard College Preparatory School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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2517 Mt. Carmel Waco, Texas 76710 United States | |
| Coordinates | 31°32′35″N 97°12′29″W / 31.542984°N 97.207919°WCoordinates: 31°32′35″N 97°12′29″W / 31.542984°N 97.207919°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private secondary |
| Established | 1973 |
| Headmaster | Bill Borg[1] |
| Teaching staff | 37 |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 215 (2014) |
| Average class size | 3–26 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 1:9 |
| Campus | 8.5 acres (34,000 m2) |
| Color(s) |
Blue, Green, and White |
| Mascot | Viking |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Website |
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Vanguard College Preparatory School, founded in 1973, is a private, independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school located in Waco, Texas, United States, for students in grades 7-12. Enrollment, as of the 2015-2015 academic year, was 222, with 35 on the teaching faculty.
Academically, the School offers a comprehensive program enabling our students to think independently, to write and speak with clarity, and to appreciate the values and joys of the humanities, the arts, and the sciences. We hope that our students will graduate from Vanguard College Preparatory School with a feeling of self-confidence and pride in their particular talents, capable of attending the colleges of their choice, and well prepared for what lies ahead.
The Vanguard College Preparatory School motto – All Things Possible – reflects the distinction that Vanguard is the place where children thrive! The breadth and depth of the opportunities offered to our students from Grade 7 through Grade 12 makes Vanguard unique. The School makes All Things Possible for our students, their families, and faculty and staff. Our motto is carried out, embraced, and delivered in all areas throughout the School.
The campus consists of 8.5 acres (34,000 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 2010 and 2011 editions of Liquid Paper, Vanguard's literary magazine, received a superior rating from the National Council of Teachers of English.[2] The 2011 edition, Circadian, received first place from the American Scholastic Press Association.[3]
The teacher-student ratio is 1:9 with class sizes ranging from 3-26. 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.
Athletics
Vanguard has over 42 team state titles. Students can play multiple sports. 2013-2014 -2015Varsity Boys Basketball had the best season in school history. Varsity Golf team has won 11 consecutive state championships. Varsity Teams - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Golf, Volleyball, Tennis, Track, Cross Country, Cheerleading
National Merit Commended Scholars and Semifinalist
Vanguard has had over 41 National Merit Finalist in the past 17 years 2009-2015 classes of a combined 155 graduates have received $19.5 million in academic college scholarships.
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 offers students a rigorous and advanced curriculum. Due to small class sizes and the total number of students in each graduating class ranging from 25-50 students, Vanguard students are not given a class ranking.
College Board Information
Scoring well above the state and national averages on the SAT,[4] Vanguard students have consistently made impressive results on the nation's most influential college acceptance exams.
College Enrollment
One hundred percent of Vanguard's graduating seniors are accepted and enroll in 4 year colleges and universities.
Notable alumni
- Country musician Pat Green
References
- ↑ "Vanguard to Host First Homecoming". Waco, Tx. September 25, 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
- ↑ "NCTE Program to Recognize" (PDF). National Council of Teachers of English.
- ↑ "Annual Contest/Review for Scholastic Yearbooks, Magazines and Newspapers". American Scholastic Press Association.
- ↑ Vanguard's SAT Scores Consistently Outpace State Average