Vanguard Academy
Moses Lake, WA · Moses Lake School District · Grades 9-12
366th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 16%▼ Declining
Vanguard Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Vanguard Academy 366th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 16% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2023 to 16th in 2025 — declining.
Vanguard Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 69 students tested
Vanguard Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 368 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.3% | 47.3% | 0.0 pts |
| Hispanic | 46.5% | 46.5% | 0.0 pts |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 4.1% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0 pts |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Vanguard Academy
Typical home value $368K in zip 98837 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Vanguard Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Moses Lake High SchoolMoses Lake School District · 0.4 mi away243rd of 437
ELA 50% · Math 23% - 2Digital Learning CenterMoses Lake School District · 0.4 mi away367th of 437
ELA 34% · Math 7% - –MLSD Open Doors Re-Engagement ProgramMoses Lake School District · 0.6 mi away
- 4Warden High SchoolWarden School District · 14.6 mi away266th of 437
ELA 45% · Math 22% - –Open Door Re-EngagementOthello School District · 19.7 mi away
- 2Othello High SchoolOthello School District · 20.1 mi away355th of 437
ELA 35% · Math 10% - 5Ephrata High SchoolEphrata School District · 20.2 mi away223rd of 437
ELA 47% · Math 31% - –Sage Hills Open Doors Youth Re-Engagement ProgramEphrata School District · 20.2 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Vanguard Academy in?
Vanguard Academy is part of the Moses Lake School District district in Moses Lake, Washington.
Is Vanguard Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Vanguard Academy 366th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Vanguard Academy?
White 47%, Hispanic 47%, Two or more races 4% (368 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Vanguard Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98837 is $368K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.