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Best Public High Schools in Vancouver, WA (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Vancouver Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public high schools serving 14,172 students in Vancouver, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Vancouver, WA are Vancouver School Of Arts And Academics, Columbia River High School and Vancouver Itech Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vancouver, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Vancouver have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Vancouver, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Vancouver, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vancouver School Of Arts And Academics
(Math: 44% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3101 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-4600
Gr: 6-12 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Columbia River High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 Nw 99th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Vancouver Itech Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16100 Ne 50th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 313-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Skyview High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 Nw 139th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,869 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Washington State School For The Blind
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2214 E. 13th St.
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 696-6321
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9105 Ne 9th Street
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 604-6340
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 Se Blairmont Dr
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 604-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,523 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Lewis And Clark High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 General Anderson Ave
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-4350
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Hollingsworth Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13400 Ne 9th Street
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6700
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Home Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13419 Ne 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 604-4032
Gr: K-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Vancouver Home Connection
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6450 Macarthur Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 313-4990
Gr: K-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Heritage High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7825 Ne 130th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,569 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Evergreen High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14300 Ne 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,427 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Vancouver Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6450 Macarthur Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 313-4990
Gr: K-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Hudson's Bay High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 E Mcloughlin Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,197 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Fort Vancouver High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 E 18th St
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,507 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13300 Ne 9th Street
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-3900
Gr: 6-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1818.
Jim Tangeman Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 E 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1800
Gr: K-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
Washington State School For The Deaf
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
611 Grand Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 418-0401
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Cascadia Technical Academy Skills Center
Vocational School
12200 Ne 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Clark County Juvenile Detention School
500 West 11th St
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 397-2201
Gr: 3-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Esa 112 Special Educational Co-op
Special Education School
2500 Ne 65th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 750-7500
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Esd 112 Open Doors Reengagement
Alternative School
2500 Ne 65th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 750-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Gate Work Study Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
3100 E 18th St
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1050
Gr: 12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors
Alternative School
6450 Macarthur Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 313-4990
Gr: 11-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors Evergreen
Alternative School
2205 Ne 138th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 157:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Rooted School Washington
Charter School
10401 Ne Fourth Plain Blvd, St
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 200-8979
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Vancouver Contracted Programs
2901 Falk Rd
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 313-1330
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vancouver Intensive Communications Center
Special Education School
5802 Macarthur Blvd, Pod B
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-3686
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vancouver Success Academy
Alternative School
2901 Falk Rd
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 313-1334
Gr: K-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Vancouver, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Vancouver, WA include Vancouver School Of Arts And Academics, Columbia River High School and Vancouver Itech Preparatory.
How many public high schools are located in Vancouver?
30 public high schools are located in Vancouver.
What is the racial composition of students in Vancouver?
Vancouver public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Vancouver are often viewed compared to one another?

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