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2517 Mount Carmel Dr, Waco, TX, 76710
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Small School - Big Education - Founded in 1973Vanguard College Preparatory School is a non-parochial,independent school in Waco, Texas that prepares our students foracademic success and fulfilling lives.The foundation of the Vanguard experience is based on our corevalues rigor, responsibility, and respect.The community
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of Vanguard students, faculty, administrators,and parents is committed to a personalized learning experience thatprepares each student to excel at the collegiate level.This commitment is what truly makes Vanguard Wacos best highschool. - OVERVIEWSince 1973, Vanguard College Preparatory School has offered Central Texas students in grades 7-12 a superior educational experience. Modeled after a college-style campus, Vanguard maintains small academic class sizes taught by educators who are passionate about what they do and provide students with individualized attention.VANGUARD ADVANTAGEWhat sets Vanguard apart Families and students love our school because of the true sense of community. Teachers and students are given the freedom to strive towards the honest pursuit of knowledge together, instead of learning how to take a test. The student to teacher ratio is 1:13. Academic counseling and college preparation begin in 7thgrade to ensure students have the tools to be successful in college and beyond. Vanguard focuses not only on academics, but also time management, the ability to work in volume and prioritize, and the soft skills that are critical to success.TEST RESULTSVanguard has had 40 National Merit Finalists in the past 17 years. The Vanguard Class of 2021 average SAT was 27%higherthan the Texas average. (1350) A combined 61 students from the graduating classes of 2020-2021 have received $8.4 million in academic scholarships.EXTRACURRICULAR (FINE ARTS & SPORTS)The Vanguard experience allows students to excel in extracurricular activities. Vanguards approach to clubs and sports is all-inclusive.In addition to our renowned art program with over 2000 sq