VANGUARD SCHOOL

Vanguard School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Township HSD 214 school district, located in Arlington Heights, IL with about 94 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Vanguard School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Vanguard School, located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is a specialized educational facility that operates as part of the Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization (NSSEO). It is designed specifically to support students with diverse learning needs, including those with significant emotional, social, and behavioral challenges. The school’s primary mission is to provide a highly structured and therapeutic environment that empowers students to develop the social-emotional skills and self-regulation strategies necessary to achieve academic success and meaningful personal growth.

The school emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating rigorous academic instruction with intensive therapeutic support. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a team of dedicated special education teachers, social workers, and behavioral specialists, Vanguard creates an individualized experience tailored to each student’s unique profile. The ultimate goal of the program is to foster independence and provide the tools necessary for students to transition back to their home school districts or to pursue post-secondary goals with confidence.

For more information, contact Vanguard School at (847) 718-7870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.