The Vanguard School

Lake Wales

Florida

United States

The Vanguard School, founded in 1966 in Lake Wales, FL, is a co-ed boarding and day school for grades 6-12, specializing in students with learning differences. Set on a 77-acre campus , Vanguard celebrates each student's strengths while supporting academic growth, independent living, and post-secondary preparation. Students commonly experience ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, executive functioning challenges, or social communication differences.

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Boarding Grades:

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Day Student Option:

Yes

Religious Affiliation:

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Student Body Type:

All Gender

Total Boarding Enrolment:

1-100

Total School Enrollment:

1-100

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