Vancouver School District
- VANCOUVER, WA
School District
Vancouver School District
- VANCOUVER, WA
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 104 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Elementary Schools in Vancouver School District
Middle Schools in Vancouver School District
High Schools in Vancouver School District
- grade A
Vancouver School of Arts & Academics
- Rating 4.01 out of 5 114 reviews
- grade A minus
Vancouver iTech Preparatory
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 25 reviews
- grade A minus
Columbia River High School
- Rating 3.7 out of 5 332 reviews
- grade B+
Skyview High School
- Rating 3.75 out of 5 414 reviews
- grade B
Vancouver Home Connection
- Rating 3.56 out of 5 9 reviews
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
53%
Percent Proficient - Math
43%
Average Graduation Rate
85%
Average SAT
1170
1,226 responses
Average ACT
26
203 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
21,897
Free or Reduced Lunch
50.1%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$81,947
Teachers in First/Second Year
5%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$11,728 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$41,838
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,139
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$230,659
National
$244,900Vancouver School District Reviews
Rating 3.84 out of 5 104 reviews
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My experiences with VPS is very natural, the district needs to upgrade more through bettering their education programs and process. The teachers don't get paid what they deserve therefore it makes them unmotivated to do the best of their ability (which is completely understandable). Overall the district is showing signs of change with is good, two of its schools have been changed with brand new buildings that were built next to them. I think that is a positive change, in which I would like to see continue. The old school buildings which were for Middle and elementary schools were horrifying, rats were roaming around in the locker rooms on top of silver-fish inside the lockers, where students leave their belongings. But at the end I'm glad they accepted the fact that change was needed. And the problems I just mentioned are nothing compared to the rest of maintenance that was needed to be done. I hope this will encourage them to rebuild more schools.
I would like to see a greater focus on policies and school improvements/projects that take into student life and experience into more consideration. Often times it feels that curriculum, clubs, and school-related activities are too heavily biased to the wants/needs of administration whether due to them taking on extra responsibility or using events or practices that are "satisfactory enough" to barely get by what is deemed socially acceptable or acclimated to the current social climate, such as mental health/drug/sex education, cultural and diversity clubs and events, and the advertisement and representation of extracurricular activities outside of men's athletics. To keep it short, implement change that will actually influence student and staffs lives, not just check off boxes on the annual public relations meeting.
I have attended three schools within the Vancouver School District, and when looking back I can confidently say that I cannot recall a single significant issue I have had with my school/school district. There has always been competent administration, good class sizes, beneficial technology implements, student involvement, and special programs to help eliminate poverty within the district and provide help to students in need. There are great art programs, library resources, helpful school counselors, and lots of diverse class and special program options to enrich your learning experience and help you get on your desired career path. When faculty or students have had a noteworthy issue that needed to be protested for, I feel very strongly that their voices were heard and changes were made. While no school system is perfect for the variety of students it serves, I have personally had a very good experience with the Vancouver School District.