The Vanguard School-FL

Overview

The Vanguard School of Lake Wales, Florida, was founded in 1966 to serve the needs of students with a variety of learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders. Located in the heart of the Sunshine State, the school has a 75-acre campus in the city of Lake Wales, and is ideally situated for access to the beaches and cultural and entertainment centers of central Florida. The school provides a safe and secure but appropriately demanding and structured environment in which students who have been unsuccessful in traditional school programs are able to learn and achieve. Classes are small, between eight and twelve students, and individual tutorials are available to enhance classroom instruction. Advanced technological reading and math programs are included in all students’ Individualized Learning Paths. Students from 15 states and 22 foreign countries have access to four dormitories, three classroom buildings, full gym, aquatic center, physical fitness center, library/media center and dining hall. An Economy System, which assists in developing a sense of responsibility, enhances the residential program. Interscholastic sports provide an opportunity to develop interpersonal, athletic and leadership skills. Evening club activities and weekend events round out the program. 95% of our graduates go on to college.The Vanguard School and its academic programs are fully accredited by both the Florida Council of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.