Vanguard College Preparatory School vs. Live Oak Classical School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Vanguard College Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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Live Oak Classical School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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Overview
Small School - Big Education - Founded in 1973
Vanguard College Preparatory School is a non-parochial, independent school in Waco, Texas that prepares our students for academic success and fulfilling lives.
The foundation of the Vanguard experience is based on our core values rigor, responsibility, and respect.
The community of Vanguard students, faculty, administrators, and parents is committed to a personalized learning experience that prepares each student to excel at the collegiate level.
Located in Waco, Texas, Live Oak Classical School is an independent classical and Christian day school with a college preparatory liberal arts curriculum.
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
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2004
Students Body
Total Students
283 students
429 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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25
Kindergarten Students
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26
Grade 1 Students
-
31
Grade 2 Students
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34
Grade 3 Students
-
38
Grade 4 Students
-
40
Grade 5 Students
-
18
Grade 6 Students
22
40
Grade 7 Students
46
40
Grade 8 Students
40
13
Grade 9 Students
44
41
Grade 10 Students
40
27
Grade 11 Students
36
32
Grade 12 Students
55
24
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
62 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
54%
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Average Class Size
13
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Number of AP Classes
17
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:7
Average SAT score
1350
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Average ACT score
27
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$16,000
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Tuition Notes
Tuition Assistance Available
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% on Financial Aid
60%
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Acceptance Rate
80%
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Admissions Director
Chelsa_Ressetar@vanguard.org
Kim Morrison
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
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Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
14 student Clubs and Organizations, All inclusive sports program, Chess Club, Dedicated Art Building (painting, drawing, sculpting, welding, woodworking), Dedicated Strings program, Drum Line, Glee Club, Investment Club, Latin Club, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, National Honor Society, One Act Play, Robotics Club, Spanish Club
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