School Profile
The Vanguard School (Florida)
The Vanguard School is a unique boarding school located in Lake Wales, Florida. The Vanguard School specializes in creating an environment that targets each student’s individually exclusive educational needs. Students with specific learning differences are able to get the education and the academic attention they deserve at Vanguard. The Vanguard School’s exemplary campus is full of extracurricular activities for students with varied interests. Some students enjoy playing beach volleyball or going on a canoe adventure, while others find solace in joining one of Vanguard’s many clubs including Cooking Club, Movie Club, and Shakespeare Club. The Vanguard School has a strong athletic program and competes with other area schools. Basketball, volleyball, swimming, and soccer are among some of the athletic teams students may join. The Vanguard School stands out amongst boarding schools with the offering of school vehicles to take students off-campus for activities such as going to an Orlando Magic basketball game, shopping, or to the movies. Vanguard provides a stellar student experience with its many campus amenities and field trips. The campus provides educational programs for full-time boarding students and day students. The application process is easy and financial aid is limitedly available to those students who qualify.
Contact Information
-
-
The Vanguard School
22000 Hwy 27, Lake Wales, Florida 33859
https://www.vanguardschool.org/
(863) 676-6091
Associations & Organizations
- National Association of Independent Schools
- State/Regional Independent School Association
- The Association of Boarding Schools
Photo Source: School Website and/or Social Media Data Source: NCES: 00939414

Other Boarding Schools in Florida
-
Florida Prep
Melbourne, FL
Florida Prep is a private college preparatory school for girls and boys in grades 5-12 located in Melbourne, Florida and was founded in 1961 by Jonathan Dwight. Academics at Florida Prep is their top priority. They offer Honors, Advanced Placement, Aventa Online courses, or Dual Enrollment courses to all students. Since 1978, this academy has had 100% college acceptance rate for all graduating seniors. In addition to the outstanding academic program, FAA has several other programs available to the student body. They encourage students to participate in intramural or interscholastic athletic teams such as archery, track, basketball, or golf. Besides athletic programs, Florida Air Academy offers special programs in skateboarding, flight, surfing, driver's education, fencing, and lacrosse. Florida Prep offers a day student program as well as 5 or 7-day boarding program to suit families’ needs. Our focus is preparing your child for college and beyond. We are one of Florida's oldest…
5 - 12Coed300 Students35 Teachers -
Montverde Academy
Montverde, FL
Montverde Academy is a private coed school in Montverde, Florida. Including Montverde Academy, there are 22 private schools in Lake County. The campus is located in an a rural area and was founded in 1912. In terms of religious orientation, Montverde Academy is a nonsectarian school. Situated on a 125 acre campus, Montverde Academy counts students from over 60 countries as part of its student body and features top-notch facilities including a brand new 44,000 square foot fieldhouse with a 4,400 square foot fitness center inside. The academic school years lasts 172 calendar days and each day students spend 7 hours in class. In 2011, 98% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges.
12Coed890 Students62 Teachers -
Treasure Coast Boys Academy
Vero Beach, FL
Treasure Coast Boys Academy is a residential boarding school and counseling program just for at-risk boys. It has an on-campus accredited, private school registered with the State of Florida. It is a safe haven for boys ages 12-17 years of age with out-of-control behaviors.The non-profit program is designed to bring about a change in behavior and attitude for boys who are struggling with behavioral and motivational issues such as: falling grades, school suspension, anger, defiance, depression, attention deficit or attachment disorders. They are also successful in resolving drug and alcohol abuse and addictions, which often coincide with behavioral issues.The ranch property is located on a 30-acre parcel, 10 miles west of Vero Beach, Florida in cattle and orchard country. The boys begin in a dorm setting and finish in a large home with house parents. The property features a well-equipped gym and weight machines, soccer field, baseball diamond, basketball court, pool, game room, fishing ponds, and…
8 - 12All-boyStudentsTeachers -
Admiral Farragut Academy
St Petersburg, FL
Admiral Farragut Academy is a private coed school in St. Petersburg, Florida. In terms of religious orientation, Admiral Farragut Academy is a nonsectarian school. The academic school years lasts 179 calendar days and each day students spend 7 hours in class. In 2011, 99% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges. 53.3 full-time equivalent teachers are on staff to educate the student body of 369 students in grades PK-12. That's a student-teacher ratio of 6.92. We look more closely at students and teachers in several charts below.
12Coed383 Students56 Teachers