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| enrollment = 1,683 (2017-18)<ref name=NCES>[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=1201260&SchoolPageNum=5&ID=120126001277 VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL]</ref>
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'''Vanguard High School''' is one of seven public high schools in [[Marion County, Florida|Marion County]], [[Florida]]. The school serves the northeast area of [[Ocala, Florida]]. Vanguard offers the [[International Baccalaureate]] program, which accepts students from across Marion County and from surrounding counties and accounts for approximately 25% of the student population. In addition to the IB Program, Vanguard High School is the home of the Future Educators Academy. Graduates of the Future Educators Academy have the opportunity to dual enroll and complete their AA degree upon high school graduation.
'''Vanguard High School''' is one of seven public high schools in [[Marion County, Florida|Marion County]], [[Florida]]. The school serves the northeast area of [[Ocala, Florida]]. Vanguard offers the [[International Baccalaureate]] program, which accepts students from across Marion County and from surrounding counties and accounts for approximately 25% of the student population. In addition to the IB Program, Vanguard High School is the home of the Future Educators Academy. Graduates of the Future Educators Academy have the opportunity to dual enroll and complete their AA degree upon high school graduation.


Vanguard's mascot is a knight and the school colors are red, white, and blue. Notable alumni include [[NFL]] football player [[Daunte Culpepper]] and [[Dustin Moskovitz]], co-founder of [[Facebook]]. The Vanguard Knight's cross-town rivals are the [[Forest High School (Florida)|Forest High School]] Wildcats. Raney's Inc. and the Gaekwad Family are the school's business partners.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web|url=http://www.marion.k12.fl.us/schools/vhs/ |title=Vanguard High School :: Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, Florida |publisher=Marion.k12.fl.us |date=2010-01-07 |accessdate=2012-10-20}}</ref>
Vanguard's mascot is a knight and the school colors are red, white, and blue. Notable alumni include [[NFL]] football player [[Daunte Culpepper]] and [[Dustin Moskovitz]], co-founder of [[Facebook]]. The Vanguard Knight's cross-town rivals are the [[Forest High School (Florida)|Forest High School]] Wildcats. Raney's Inc., Siva MD PA and AdventHealth are the school's business partners.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web|url=http://www.marion.k12.fl.us/schools/vhs/ |title=Vanguard High School :: Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, Florida |publisher=Marion.k12.fl.us |date=2010-01-07 |access-date=2012-10-20}}</ref>


The student population as of the 2018-2019 school year is 1,650 students. The school is staffed by 130 people.<ref name=autogenerated1>2006-2007 Vanguard High School Year Book, Page 1</ref>
The student population as of the 2021-2022 school year is 1,600 students. The school is staffed by 120 people.<ref name=autogenerated1>2006-2007 Vanguard High School Year Book, Page 1</ref>


== IB Program ==
== IB Program ==
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In 1996, Vanguard began involvement with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Vanguard is currently recognized as an IB World School. Vanguard was the 26th High School in the State of Florida, and is the only school in Marion County to offer this curriculum.<ref name=autogenerated2 />

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In 1996, Vanguard began involvement with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Vanguard is currently recognized as an IB World School. Vanguard was the 26th High School in the State of Florida, and currently one of only two schools in [[Marion County, Florida|Marion County]], along with [[Lake Weir High School]], to offer this curriculum.<ref name=autogenerated2 />


Students accepted into the program take advanced classes for their Freshman and Sophomore years, which prepare them for the actual IB courses taken in Junior and Senior years. Students can be accepted into the program as ninth or tenth graders, but eleventh and twelfth graders can only transfer in from another IB school. The first two years are termed as Pre-IB and consist of a combination of Advanced Placement, Pre-IB or Honors courses designed to prepare students for the actual IB courses and exams.
Students accepted into the program take advanced classes for their Freshman and Sophomore years, which prepare them for the actual IB courses taken in Junior and Senior years. Students can be accepted into the program as ninth or tenth graders, but eleventh and twelfth graders can only transfer in from another IB school. The first two years are termed as Pre-IB and consist of a combination of Advanced Placement, Pre-IB or Honors courses designed to prepare students for the actual IB courses and exams.

For the 2019-2020 school year, the school had five of Marion County's nine National Merit Semifinalists, all seniors enrolled in Vanguard's IB Program.


== Integration ==
== Integration ==

Vanguard was the first [[Racial integration|integrated]] school in [[Marion County, Florida|Marion County]].<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.ocala.com/article/LK/20070114/News/604220068/OS/ | title =Educators remember the fight against desegregation from whites and blacks | last =Callahan | first =Joe | date =14 January 2007 | website =Ocala.com | publisher =Ocala Star Banner | access-date =11 June 2019}}</ref>
Vanguard was the first [[Racial integration|integrated]] school in [[Marion County, Florida|Marion County]].<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.ocala.com/article/LK/20070114/News/604220068/OS/ | title =Educators remember the fight against desegregation from whites and blacks | last =Callahan | first =Joe | date =14 January 2007 | website =Ocala.com | publisher =Ocala Star Banner | access-date =11 June 2019}}</ref>


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* [[Drayton Florence]] – Former cornerback for the [[Buffalo Bills]] in the NFL
* [[Drayton Florence]] – Former cornerback for the [[Buffalo Bills]] in the NFL
* [[Travis Mays]] – Former NBA basketball player
* [[Travis Mays]] – Former NBA basketball player
* [[Geeta Minocha]] - Activist and model <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ocala.com/story/news/2015/05/01/vhs-senior-geeta-minocha-named-american-legions-top-high-school-orator/31957817007/ | title=VHS senior Geeta Minocha named American Legion's top high school orator }}</ref>
* [[Carlos Eduardo Mendoza]] - Federal Judge{{citation needed|date=March 2019}}
* [[Carlos Eduardo Mendoza]] - Federal Judge{{citation needed|date=March 2019}}
* [[Dustin Moskovitz]] - Co-founder of the social networking site [[Facebook]].{{citation needed|date=March 2019}}
* [[Dustin Moskovitz]] - Co-founder of the social networking site [[Facebook]].{{citation needed|date=March 2019}}
* [[Michael James Shaw]] – Actor, plays Papa Midnight in [[Constantine (TV Series)|Constantine]] <ref>{{cite news|last1=Allen|first1=Rick|title=Vanguard High grad Michael James Shawis villain in 'Constantine'|url=http://www.ocala.com/article/20141106/ARTICLES/141109772/0/FRONTPAGE|accessdate=8 November 2014|publisher=Ocala Star Banner|date=November 6, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Michael James Shaw]] – Actor, plays Papa Midnight in [[Constantine (TV series)|Constantine]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Allen|first1=Rick|title=Vanguard High grad Michael James Shawis villain in 'Constantine'|url=http://www.ocala.com/article/20141106/ARTICLES/141109772/0/FRONTPAGE|access-date=8 November 2014|publisher=Ocala Star Banner|date=November 6, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Natrell Jamerson]] - Current football player for the Green Bay Packers in the NFL
* [[Natrell Jamerson]] - Former football player for the Green Bay Packers in the NFL
* [[Tyree Gillespie]] - Current NFL football player for the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL
[[ Forest Gump ]] Former Vietnam Veteran University Alabama Football player
* [[DeWayne McBride]] - Current NFL football running back for the Minnesota Vikings
* [[N'Kosi Perry]] - professional football quarterback<ref>{{cite web |title=N'Kosi Perry |url=https://miamihurricanes.com/roster/nkosi-perry/ |website=University of Miami Athletics |date=3 June 2017}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
{{reflist}} Notably the Vanguard High School class of 2005 still holds the record among all the county schools for the most eligible graduates in the history of the Marion County Public school systems records.
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== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 03:11, 23 December 2024

For the school in Houston, see Carnegie Vanguard High School.
Vanguard High School
Address
Map
7 Northwest 28th Street

Ocala
,
Florida
34475

United States
Coordinates29°13′01″N 82°08′36″W / 29.2169202°N 82.143426°W / 29.2169202; -82.143426
Information
TypePublic
Established1969
School districtMarion County Public Schools
PrincipalChristopher Carlisle
Teaching staff72.00 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,634 (2023–2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio22.69[1]
Color(s)     
NicknameKnights
RivalForest High School
WebsiteVanguard High School

Vanguard High School is one of seven public high schools in Marion County, Florida. The school serves the northeast area of Ocala, Florida. Vanguard offers the International Baccalaureate program, which accepts students from across Marion County and from surrounding counties and accounts for approximately 25% of the student population. In addition to the IB Program, Vanguard High School is the home of the Future Educators Academy. Graduates of the Future Educators Academy have the opportunity to dual enroll and complete their AA degree upon high school graduation.

Vanguard's mascot is a knight and the school colors are red, white, and blue. Notable alumni include NFL football player Daunte Culpepper and Dustin Moskovitz, co-founder of Facebook. The Vanguard Knight's cross-town rivals are the Forest High School Wildcats. Raney's Inc., Siva MD PA and AdventHealth are the school's business partners.[2]

The student population as of the 2021-2022 school year is 1,600 students. The school is staffed by 120 people.[3]

IB Program

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In 1996, Vanguard began involvement with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Vanguard is currently recognized as an IB World School. Vanguard was the 26th High School in the State of Florida, and is the only school in Marion County to offer this curriculum.[2]

Students accepted into the program take advanced classes for their Freshman and Sophomore years, which prepare them for the actual IB courses taken in Junior and Senior years. Students can be accepted into the program as ninth or tenth graders, but eleventh and twelfth graders can only transfer in from another IB school. The first two years are termed as Pre-IB and consist of a combination of Advanced Placement, Pre-IB or Honors courses designed to prepare students for the actual IB courses and exams.

Integration

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Vanguard was the first integrated school in Marion County.[4]

Notable alumni

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c "VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Vanguard High School :: Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, Florida". Marion.k12.fl.us. 2010-01-07. Retrieved 2012-10-20.
  3. ^ 2006-2007 Vanguard High School Year Book, Page 1
  4. ^ Callahan, Joe (14 January 2007). "Educators remember the fight against desegregation from whites and blacks". Ocala.com. Ocala Star Banner. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  5. ^ "VHS senior Geeta Minocha named American Legion's top high school orator".
  6. ^ Allen, Rick (November 6, 2014). "Vanguard High grad Michael James Shawis villain in 'Constantine'". Ocala Star Banner. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
  7. ^ "N'Kosi Perry". University of Miami Athletics. 3 June 2017.

Notably the Vanguard High School class of 2005 still holds the record among all the county schools for the most eligible graduates in the history of the Marion County Public school systems records.

References

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