Vanguard Collegiate High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
621 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
45 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)3%
9%
Hispanic
(19-20)32%
27%
Black
(19-20)59%
17%
White
(19-20)6%
43%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)35-39%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
94%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vanguard Collegiate High School?
The graduation rate of Vanguard Collegiate High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Vanguard Collegiate High School?
621 students attend Vanguard Collegiate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Vanguard Collegiate High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Vanguard Collegiate High School offer ?
Vanguard Collegiate High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vanguard Collegiate High School part of?
Vanguard Collegiate High School is part of Rochester City School District.
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