Vanguard School (Ranked Bottom 50%) - Arlington Heights, IL

2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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Bottom 50%

Vanguard School is a public high school located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. It is part of Township High School District 214.

Vanguard School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
: 50-59%
: 11-19%
: 11-19%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students (19-20)

110 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2010-2020)
Year	Vanguard School
2020	110
2019	110
2018	87
2017	87
2016	83
2015	86
2014	90
2013	84
2012	85
2011	81
2010	75

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Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Vanguard School
2023	9
2022	13
2020	10
2019	10
2018	10
2017	10
2016	9
2015	8
2014	8
2013	6
2012	8
2011	9
2010	8

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State Level (IL)

(20-21)

11-19%

28%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2017-2021)
Year	Vanguard School	Illinois	Township HSD 214 School District
2021	15%	28%	42%
2019	10%	33%	52%
2018	10%	32%	53%
2017	10%	32%	55%

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(20-21)

11-19%

32%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2017-2021)
Year	Vanguard School	Illinois	Township HSD 214 School District
2021	15%	32%	45%
2019	10%	38%	49%
2018	15%	37%	53%
2017	15%	38%	57%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2010-2020)
Year	Vanguard School	Illinois	Township HSD 214 School District
2020	11:1	15:1	17:1
2019	11:1	15:1	17:1
2018	9:1	16:1	17:1
2017	9:1	15:1	17:1
2016	9:1	16:1	16:1
2015	11:1	16:1	16:1
2014	11:1	16:1	17:1
2013	13:1	13:1	18:1
2012	11:1	16:1	17:1
2011	9:1	16:1	16:1
2010	9:1	16:1	16:1

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American Indian

(19-20)

n/a

Asian

(19-20)

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2020)
Year	Vanguard School	Illinois	Township HSD 214 School District
2020	3%	5%	8%
2019	3%	5%	8%
2018	1%	5%	8%
2017	1%	5%	8%
2016	1%	5%	8%
2015	1%	6%	7%
2013	1%	5%	8%
2012	1%	4%	8%
2011	2%	5%	7%
2010	3%	5%	8%
2008	3%	5%	8%

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Hispanic

(19-20)

51%

26%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2020)
Year	Vanguard School	Illinois	Township HSD 214 School District
2020	51%	26%	33%
2019	51%	26%	33%
2018	61%	26%	32%
2017	61%	26%	32%
2016	60%	26%	31%
2015	56%	25%	30%
2014	56%	25%	28%
2013	55%	24%	26%
2012	49%	24%	25%
2011	30%	23%	24%
2010	42%	22%	22%

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Black

(19-20)

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2020)
Year	Vanguard School	Illinois	Township HSD 214 School District
2020	4%	17%	2%
2019	4%	17%	2%
2018	7%	17%	2%
2017	7%	17%	2%
2016	6%	17%	2%
2015	1%	17%	2%
2012	4%	18%	2%
2011	6%	18%	2%
2010	10%	20%	3%
2008	4%	20%	3%

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White

(19-20)

39%

48%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2020)
Year	Vanguard School	Illinois	Township HSD 214 School District
2020	39%	48%	54%
2019	39%	48%	54%
2018	29%	49%	57%
2017	29%	49%	57%
2016	33%	49%	58%
2015	40%	49%	59%
2014	43%	50%	60%
2013	43%	50%	62%
2012	46%	51%	63%
2011	62%	51%	65%
2010	45%	53%	67%

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Hawaiian

(19-20)

n/a

Two or more races

(19-20)

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2020)
Year	Vanguard School	Illinois	Township HSD 214 School District
2020	3%	4%	3%
2019	3%	4%	3%
2018	2%	3%	1%
2017	2%	3%	1%
2015	2%	3%	2%
2014	1%	3%	3%
2013	1%	3%	2%

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n/a

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2010-2020)
Year	Vanguard School	Illinois	Township HSD 214 School District
2020	0.59	0.68	0.60
2019	0.59	0.68	0.60
2018	0.54	0.67	0.58
2017	0.54	0.67	0.58
2016	0.53	0.67	0.57
2015	0.53	0.67	0.56
2014	0.51	0.66	0.57
2013	0.52	0.66	0.54
2012	0.55	0.65	0.54
2011	0.53	0.66	0.53
2010	0.63	0.64	0.50

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(17-18)

50-59%

87%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2017-2018)
Year	Vanguard School	Illinois	Township HSD 214 School District
2018	54%	87%	93%
2017	54%	87%	93%

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Eligible for (19-20)

44%

47%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2020)
Year	Vanguard School	Illinois	Township HSD 214 School District
2020	44%	47%	20%
2019	44%	47%	20%
2018	54%	46%	23%
2017	54%	46%	23%
2016	48%	47%	24%
2015	50%	52%	29%
2014	47%	47%	24%
2013	42%	45%	22%
2012	9%	21%	7%
2011	40%	39%	18%
2010	32%	37%	16%

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Eligible for (11-12)

31%

27%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2012)
Year	Vanguard School	Illinois	Township HSD 214 School District
2012	31%	27%	16%
2011	5%	5%	4%
2010	5%	6%	4%
2008	3%	6%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Township HSD 214 School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Vipers

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Vanguard School?

The graduation rate of Vanguard School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.

How many students attend Vanguard School?

110 students attend Vanguard School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Vanguard School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does Vanguard School offer ?

Vanguard School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Vanguard School part of?

Vanguard School is part of Township HSD 214 School District.