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Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers

Ohio · Public School District
3
Schools
201
Students
$154,981
Per-Pupil Spend
>500% above nat'l
76.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+24pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers is a public school district in Ohio serving 201 students across 3 schools. It includes 3 high school. Per-pupil spending of $154,981 is above average for a US public school district. 76% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (3)
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Sentinel Career & Technology Center09–121
Technology Center06–1244
Vanguard Tech Center09–12156
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$154,981>500% above nat'l
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
38%
State
57.4%
Local (property tax)
37.5%
Federal
5.1%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
201
Students
76%
Free Lunch
$155K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score41/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
76% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers?
Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers has 3 public schools, serving a total of 201 students.
How much does Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers spend per student?
Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers spends $154,981 per pupil ($154,981 per pupil; note: very small enrollment may inflate this figure).
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers?
76% of students in Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers?
No, Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers serve?
Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers serves grades 6 through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers?
The median opportunity score across schools in Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.