Vanguard High School (02M449)

317 East 67 Street, Manhattan, NY 10065, Manhattan
Phone: 212-517-5175
Email: webmaster@vhsnyc.org
Hours: 8:40am - 3:10pm
Principal: Rita Doyle
School Website: https://www.vanguardhighschool.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M449/
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Subway: 4, 5, N, Q, R to 59th St; 6 to 68th St-Hunter College; F to Lexington Av
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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.

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
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
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 0
12 / 18
16 / 17
Attendance %
78%
73%
Graduation %
83%
90%
67%
College %
54%
49%
61%
College Preparatory (M95A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
104 / 86 (1.21)
30 / 24 (1.25)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
72 / 86 (0.84)
27 / 24 (1.13)

Offers - Waitlist
123 / 85 (1.45)
25 / 25 (1.00)

Offers

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

About the School

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.

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
  • 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)
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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  82.90%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  17
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  48.80%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  437
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  455
Postsecondary
2-Year College 16.10%
4-Year College 37.70%
Other Postsecondary 1.10%
Unknown 45.10%

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 14.70%
Black 14.70%
Hispanic 20.60%
White 41.20%
Other 8.80%

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

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