Vanguard High School (02M449)

317 East 67 Street, Manhattan, NY 10065, Manhattan
Phone: 212-517-5175
Hours: 8:40am - 3:10pm
School Website: https://www.vanguardhighschool.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M449/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
Building Access Profile: View profile
School Leader: Rita Doyle (rdoyle@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Lizabeth Rodriguez (lrodriguez153@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Maylin Fernandez (mfernandez33@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Leylah Bighach (lbighach@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Gloria Plaks (gplaks@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Maylin Fernandez (mfernandez33@schools.nyc.gov)
Calculate commute

About

Vanguard High School offers a challenging college preparatory program in a close-knit and nurturing environment. Access to technology, arts, extracurricular activities, and travel opportunities through our partnerships enable our students to develop as analytical, articulate, and reflective citizens who care about and engage with the world around them to make positive change. We support our students in pursuing internships and connect them to mentors, opportunities, and programs and start yearly college exploration in 9th grade. At Vanguard, you will develop your own perspective, connect with a diverse group of peers, and express yourself in a safe and welcoming environment where you are known and cared about and your voice is valued.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 71%

Academic Highlights: Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs)

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat

School Features:

  • Performance Assessment School, which base graduation requirements on the successful completion of performance assessments in major subject areas in lieu of one or more Regents exams
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science A, Biology (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Chemistry (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited])
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Art
This year we provided a wealth of art programming that included: visual art, music, music production, and dance. The community participated in a number of student driven art & performance events: An Art & Healing village, talent shows, A Food Justice art installation called the Vanguard Bodega, a Zine Fair and monthly Open Mic nights in which staff & students shared their talents. Additionally students are participating in art programs with various organizations across the city.
Program Details
College Preparatory(M95A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Students' growth in understanding and thinking is assessed by researching, writing, presenting, and defending portfolios in math, science, history and literary analysis and working on in-depth projects. Students also complete an autobiography portfolio, using oral and visual components.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:104 / 86 (1.21)72 / 86 (0.84)
SWD applicants/seats:30 / 24 (1.25)27 / 24 (1.13)
Rank Avg: 6.75
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
410
426
429
    Grade 12 Students
104
71
81
    Grade 11 Students
98
105
90
    Grade 10 Students
106
122
112
    Grade 9 Students
102
128
146
Avg. Class Size
26.3
26.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
8 / 11 / 2
12 / 18 / 0
16 / 17 / 0
Attendance %
78%
78%
73%
Graduation %
88%
90%
67%
College %
54%
49%
61%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
701 (134) / 110
158
481 (99) / 110
125
789 / 110
156

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  76.86%
Academic Engagement 
  72.69%
Safety 
  78.75%
Bully Prevention 
  75.50%
Inclusivity 
  89.00%
Mental Support 
  79.00%
Environment 
  69.00%
Post-School Support 
  88.22%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  83.60%
School Satisfaction 
  93.92%
Student Behavior 
  61.13%
Student Support 
  95.71%
School Leadership 
  89.08%
Instructional Clarity 
  92.33%
Instructional Development 
  96.50%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  95.22%
Teacher Support 
  90.00%
Safety 
  90.67%
School Community 
  78.89%
School Leadership 
  90.25%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  88.10%
CC Regents
  67
Impact Score
  0.48
Performance Score
  0.51
College Aptitude
CCR
  44.90%
SAT Math
  407
SAT R/W
  437
Postsecondary
2-Year College 19.50%
4-Year College 50.10%
Public Service 1.20%
Vocational Program 3.70%
Unknown 25.50%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 49.30%
Female 50.70%
English Language Learners:
  6.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  24.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  84.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 3.40%
Black 27.60%
Hispanic 59.50%
White 7.80%
Other 1.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 18.80%
Black 25.00%
Hispanic 15.60%
White 31.30%
Other 9.30%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  24.40%
Students with SETSS
  0.70%
Students with ICT
  18.00%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  92.00%
Has all services
  94.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  59
4-Year Grad. Rate
  82.6
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  100.00%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services78 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (60%)<=5 (20%)<=5 (20%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (88%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (12%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy34 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  64

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Similar Programs
Veritas Academy
Veritas Academy
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
35-01 Union Street, Queens, NY 11354, Queens

Total Students:
615
Academic Score:
  64.40%
Survey Score:
  80.30%
Global Learning Collaborative, The
The Global Learning Collaborative
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
145 West 84 Street, Manhattan, NY 10024, Manhattan

Total Students:
391
Academic Score:
  60.20%
Survey Score:
  85.00%
Landmark High School
Landmark High School
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
351 West 18 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011, Manhattan

Total Students:
319
Academic Score:
  65.20%
Survey Score:
  81.10%
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
167-01 Gothic Drive, Queens, NY 11432, Queens

Total Students:
429
Academic Score:
  78.60%
Survey Score:
  86.80%
Cyberarts Studio Academy
CYBERaRTS Studio Academy
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
237 7 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Brooklyn

Total Students:
319
Academic Score:
  65.30%
Survey Score:
  83.90%
Bronxdale High School
Bronxdale High School
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469, Bronx

Total Students:
360
Academic Score:
  59.20%
Survey Score:
  87.30%
Facing History School, The
The Facing History School
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
525 West 50Th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019, Manhattan

Total Students:
277
Academic Score:
  69.70%
Survey Score:
  85.00%
High School of Language and Innovation
High School of Language and Innovation
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469, Bronx

Total Students:
371
Academic Score:
  66.20%
Survey Score:
  80.60%
Mott Hall Bronx High School
Mott Hall Bronx High School
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
1595 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457, Bronx

Total Students:
341
Academic Score:
  74.80%
Survey Score:
  83.80%
Bronxwood Preparatory Academy, The
The Bronxwood Preparatory Academy
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
921 East 228Th Street, Bronx, NY 10466, Bronx

Total Students:
385
Academic Score:
  72.30%
Survey Score:
  82.50%
Comments