Mahalo
Aurora, CO

VANGUARD CLASSICAL SCHOOL INC

EIN 37-1532379
Education & Youth Development K-12 Schools Children & youth
Mission

To facilitate individual academic achievement and character development through a safe, equitable, global, content-rich learning environment.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) school Contributions are tax-deductible

About VANGUARD CLASSICAL SCHOOL INC

Vanguard Classical School, a tuition-free public charter school authorized by Aurora Public Schools, operates campuses serving K–12 students in the Aurora/Denver area. The school uses the Core Knowledge sequence for K–8 and a classical education sequence for high school, and reports approximately 1,200 students across its East (K–12) and West (K–8) campuses. In recent years Vanguard has reported strong operational activity: the organization filed Form 990s and audited financial statements for fiscal years 2023–2025 showing annual revenues in the high‑teens of millions and program services accounting for the large majority of revenue. Vanguard reports metrics on its site including a 92% graduation rate at its East campus, 100% of instructional staff classified as highly qualified or certified, multiple AP course offerings for high school students, and a broad extracurricular program of clubs and sports. The school is organized as a 501(c)(3) education nonprofit (EIN 37-1532379) and maintains an active web presence, published financial statements and publicly available tax filings, and ongoing enrollment, academic, and extracurricular programming for children and families in its service area.

Notable achievements

High graduation rate

Reports a 92% graduation rate at the East campus, reflecting outcomes for its high school students.

Comprehensive K–12 program

Operates an East campus serving K–12 and a West campus serving K–8, providing a continuous Core Knowledge/classical curriculum across grades.

Robust student programming

Offers multiple AP courses, 15+ middle and high school sports teams, and 20+ clubs and activities to support academic and character development.

At a glance

Total assets
$17.5M
Annual revenue
$19.3M
Tax status
501(c)(3)School
EIN
37-1532379
Location
Aurora, CO
On Mahalo since
September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed and evaluated on Charity Navigator with a multi‑factor profile showing financial and transparency information.
Authorized charter school within Aurora Public Schools and included in Colorado Department of Education SchoolView school listings and accountability frameworks.
Maintains published audited financial statements and recent Form 990 filings, demonstrating regular financial reporting and disclosure.

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