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/
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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)
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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.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 71%

Academic Highlights: Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs), FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Cybersecurity Analyst)

Other Features: College Courses On Site, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Extended Day Program, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships

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

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
PSAL Team
Julia Richman Education Complex
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Manhattan International High School (02M459)
Talent Unlimited High School (02M519)
Vanguard High School (02M449)
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.
Programs
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
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
398
410
426
    Grade 12 Students
97
104
71
    Grade 11 Students
100
98
105
    Grade 10 Students
84
106
122
    Grade 9 Students
117
102
128
Avg. Class Size
24.1
26.3
26.8
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
10.7
12.9
12.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
11 / 0 / 0
8 / 11 / 2
12 / 18 / 0
Attendance %
78%
78%
Graduation %
88%
90%
College %
54%
49%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
701 (134) / 110
158
481 (99) / 110
125

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 (2024-25)
Student Responses 43% responded
Academic Rigor 
  77.50%
Academic Engagement 
  70.27%
Safety 
  74.75%
Bully Prevention 
  70.13%
Inclusivity 
  81.36%
Mental Support 
  77.88%
Environment 
  69.50%
Post-School Support 
  84.90%
Teacher Responses 87% responded
Academic Rigor 
  80.50%
School Satisfaction 
  89.63%
Student Behavior 
  56.89%
Student Support 
  94.60%
School Leadership 
  93.60%
Instructional Clarity 
  83.20%
Instructional Development 
  92.17%
Post-School Support 
  95.33%
Family Responses 13% responded
Education 
  94.63%
Teacher Support 
  92.50%
Safety 
  88.33%
School Community 
  76.71%
School Leadership 
  90.50%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
IEP Support 
  93.33%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 50.00%
Female 50.00%
English Language Learners:
  6.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  25.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  85.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 3.30%
Black 26.10%
Hispanic 59.80%
White 9.30%
Other 1.50%
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 
  93.33%

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 (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services79 (89%)>5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (88%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (12%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (91%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (9%)
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

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