Awards & Recognition at Vanguard Charter Academy
Vanguard Charter Academy outperforms all schools in the Wyoming Public School District, making us the #1 school in the area, but it doesn't stop there. We are proud to display our impressive collection of awards and accolades, which include both local and national honors. Our school’s dedication to academic excellence and Moral Focus™ is evident in the recognition we’ve earned, emphasizing our commitment to preparing students to succeed in life.
Vanguard Charter Academy Earns Top 10 Ranking from U.S. News & World Report
Vanguard Charter Academy has been recognized for its strong academic results and the supportive learning environment it provides students. In the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Vanguard ranked seventh on the Best Charter Elementary Schools in Michigan list.Read the Blog
Awards and Accolades
Niche Ranking
Vanguard Charter Academy was named a Top Nine Public K-8 School in Michigan by Niche, an organization that specializes in data and rankings. Vanderbilt was also ranked #2 in Niche Standout Middle Schools in the Grand Rapids Area and were given an overall grade of A.
Praise from Parents
"I love the Moral Focus program at Vanguard. I believe my daughter is receiving a better education at Vanguard than she would at a traditional public school." - Vanguard Charter Academy Parent
Reward School
Vanguard Charter Academy received a Grade A on the 2022–24 Michigan Context and Performance Report Card. This reflects strong academic performance compared to similar schools across the state.
Eagle Award Recipient
National Heritage Academies awarded Vanguard Charter Academy the Student Enrollment Eagle Award for the 2023–24 school year. This recognition reflects strong enrollment and the trust families place in our school. Families continue to choose Vanguard Charter Academy because they see a caring community, high expectations, and a commitment to helping every student succeed.
Vanguard is a Safe School
Ensuring a safe school environment is crucial for the well-being and development of students, staff, and the broader school community. Vanguard Charter Academy received the NHA Safety Award for the 2022-23 school year for achieving the highest ratings for safety on both the parent and staff surveys. We completed all required safety drills, and participated in the 2022-23 NHA Safety Week, a week set aside to educate staff and students on safety at school.
School Letter Grade
Vanguard Charter Academy earned an A letter grade in proficiency and peer-to-peer comparison according to the Michigan School Grades System.
NHA® Shines: Stanford's CREDO Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.Learn More About Stanford's Study
Where Kids Succeed
Vanguard Charter Academy has outperformed the local district in all subjects on the state test for the last 16 years.
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