2020 Best Public High Schools in Clark CountyAbout this List

Camas High School

• Camas School District, WA
• 9-12
• 412 reviews

Senior: The teachers here help students to reach their fullest potential. One thing I'd like to see change is the early release. I preferred the late starts as getting out early affects practice time and lunch schedules. Another positive is the number and variety of classes offered. From math, to science, to art there really is a class for everyone. In addition to going back to late start I'd also like the parking permits to correlate to specific areas based on seniority. As of now the parking permits are first come first serve forcing students to arrive at school early for a parking lot close to the school.
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• A

• 2,181 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vancouver School of Arts & Academics

• Vancouver School District, WA
• 6-12
• 95 reviews

Senior: Vancouver School of Arts and Academics (VSAA) is recognized as having excellent programs in the arts, and I believe this is true. For students who are interested in literary arts, visual art, theatre, dance, moving image arts, and music, VSAA certainly has the capacity to fuel and inspire that passion. The teachers in the arts programs are highly trained and professional. Most students form close personal bonds with their arts teachers that last beyond high school. I feel like I have become a more versatile and informed artist because of my experiences at VSAA. Academically, VSAA has many excellent teachers as well, particularly in the humanities. However, VSAA does have limited options when it comes to AP classes. Hopefully the selection broadens in future years. The student culture at VSAA sometimes feels close-minded and lacking in diversity of opinions. Apart from that, the students tend to be kind, intelligent, and creative people.
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• A

• 590 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Union High School

• Evergreen Public Schools, WA
• 9-12
• 450 reviews

Senior: Union offers so many opportunities for students to stand out. Any student has the chance to conquer the world at Union by doing the things that interest them. Whether it is music, sports, arts, there is just about everything for all students. I was able to experiment and participate in all the activities I was interested in throughout high school. My senior year, I became an officer for 3 clubs, and a member of 2 clubs, I am taking 4 AP classes, and I am a varsity soccer player for Union. I consider myself a quiet student, but I am able to achieve success at Union by participating in all the classes and all clubs that interest me. I feel prepared to make the transition from high school to college.

One way for which Union can improve is increasing the diversity of teachers. The current composition of the teachers, seems to be mostly white or Caucasian, and it does not reflect the communities we live in.
Read 450 Reviews

• A

• 2,021 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hela High School

• Evergreen Public Schools, WA
• 9-12
• 35 reviews

Alum: Without a doubt, I do not regret attending this school (even if it was a VERY long 4-year experience) as I got to meet a lot of new and friendly people. Because the school holds under 700 students within its campus grounds you get to learn a lot about all walks of life and diverse cultures in a productive manner. Everyone knows almost everyone there and it's a guarantee that you will not go one day without someone making you smile.

For the most part, the teachers and staff members do truly care for their students as many of them themselves have an impressive track record of education and many past and current students praising them for their passion to strive for learning every single day. Through my 4 years of being a student at HeLa from the first day of freshman year to my last as a graduating senior, I had a good handful of teachers who have helped shape me into the person I am (as cliche as it sounds it's true).

Overall great school and environment.
Read 35 Reviews

• A

• 592 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mountain View High School

• Evergreen Public Schools, WA
• 9-12
• 383 reviews

Senior: Good teachers and overall atmosphere of the school! The staff really shows effort and are there to help you. The Thunder Family mantra holds to be true, where as everyone can feel accepted and find their group of people. Everyone is nice and considerate and whenever there is an issue, administration deals with it. My only complaint is the office system. Trying to meet with counselors or find information for athletic clearance can be a hassle and sometimes frustrating but eventually gets done.
Read 383 Reviews

• A-

• 1,939 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

CAM Academy

• Battle Ground School District, WA
• 3-12
• 93 reviews

Junior: I have been a student at CAM for the past 5 years and have enjoyed nearly every moment of it. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The students are encouraging, welcoming, and create a studious environment. This school resembles a family; close-knit and loving. The teachers are very kind and it is clear that they care for their students' education. As for the curriculum, it is very rigorous and adequately prepares the students for college. Before applying to CAM, I went to regular public schools, which is completely different. The students at CAM are serious about their education and respectful to their teachers and classmates. Students attending public schools tend to be more unruly and reckless, but the students at CAM practice good character and have high moral standards. Overall, I have thoroughly enjoyed being a student at CAM and am excited to graduate having completed the entire high school program.
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• A-

• 555 Students
• 28:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vancouver iTech Preparatory

• Vancouver School District, WA
• 6-12
• 16 reviews

Alum: I considered myself very lucky to be selected as a high school student in iTech. Vancouver iTech Preparatory, a S.T.E.M focused high school, was a very friendly, creative, and competitive educational environment with project based education style and very diverse classes with lots of intelligent students came from all different cultural backgrounds.
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• A-

• 366 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Columbia River High School

• Vancouver School District, WA
• 9-12
• 299 reviews

Senior: Columbia River is a good school. They offer the IB program for the Vancouver school district. The school also offers four language options which includes Spanish, German, French and American Sign language. There are plenty of opportunities to join various clubs and participate in many sports. There are several parent led clubs that help support our sports team as well as other aspects of the school including a parent led music association that supports the music program. This school is a smaller school that allows you to know everyone. The culture is supportive and encourages acceptance in diversity. All staff are welcoming and helpful and encourage students to be successful. Overall, Columbia River High School is a very good place to experience the high school career.
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• B+

• 1,222 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Skyview High School

• Vancouver School District, WA
• 9-12
• 366 reviews

Alum: Frist I made the choice to switch my high school and go to Skyview instead of Fort based off sports interests at the time. But found that Skyview High school had great teachers that seemed to care and push my harder to achieve more. This was the same in the Sports culture there as well. Of corse, there were occasional fights between students but facility handled it well always. The school i believe is the newest public high school building in the are defiantly newest in the district. The college bound area next to the commons is a great place to learn about schools, scholarships, work study programs, even technical schools if the traditional route isn't for you. Also colleges visit throughout the year from all over the country, but mostly Oregon and Washington schools. Overall quality of school is great but of corse there is room for improvement!
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• B+

• 1,962 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Prairie High School

• Battle Ground School District, WA
• 9-12
• 179 reviews

Alum: Prairie had a nice, helpful staff but lacked diversity and community involvement. I would have like to have seen more outreach programs and volunteer opportunities made available to students. I would have also liked to have seen more college preparedness and life-skills in the context of courses and student advisors including: financial responsibilities of student loans and credit cards, how to apply to FAFSA, how to search for and receive scholarships, college entrance exam courses and exploration of college alternatives. Head-start program was excellent! Although, I couldn't get into the program because of poor math performance, which I believe could have a alleviated by more support in the form of school or faculity tutors.
Read 179 Reviews

• B

• 1,555 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ridgefield High School

• Ridgefield School District, WA
• 9-12
• 78 reviews

Senior: Ridgefield Highschool was a great place to go to school at. The teachers were really good at explaining things to individual students if they didn't understand something. The new facilities that were just put in, as well as the ones going in, are all amazing and are definitely going to help the school grow. They had a lot of clubs for the size of the school and students were involved in all of them. Ridgefield has great sports teams all around and I am proud to say that I will be graduating from there.
Read 78 Reviews

• B

• 824 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hockinson High School

• Hockinson School District, WA
• 9-12
• 116 reviews

Alum: Hockinson High school has outstanding resources for students and really does take time for the student to understand the education. Many teachers here do offer extra help and really achieve for student success. The one down fall of Hockinson that I would like to see change is the favoritism culture between students and teachers lessen. Hockinson is an very small tight community and when teachers know students for much longer then in their classrooms, other students needs get brush under a rug for say and the teacher may only focus on that one particular student. Not all teachers here have that issue or connection, but when I was an student there I would say 1-3 teachers had that connection. I know Hockinson has by trying their hardest to be successful for students, and I believed that Hockinson has reached that point with education and college readiness.
Read 116 Reviews

• B

• 663 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vancouver Home Connection

• Vancouver School District, WA
• K-12
• 9 reviews

High School Senior: For a student with a lot of self-direction and motivation like myself this school is very easy to get good grades in. The teachers are very supportive and do as much as they can with the funding they are provided, and many buy extra supplies out of their own pockets. The curriculum is average, but gets the job done. If you pay attention, apply yourself, do your homework, and make an effort to understand what is being taught, you'll have no trouble earning good grades. The scheduling process is hectic but manageable, there are a lot of people trying to fill out the same form, but once you get your questions answered it's easy. The workload is not especially large or difficult, as long as you set aside the recommended time you'll be able to get everything done. Special study options are very good, there are online options for students who can't get to school often, and tutoring is available to those who ask. A lot of the students in attendance don't particularly like school, but that has little to do with the school itself. It's unfortunate that so many kids don't like school, but if you have a positive outlook this school is perfectly acceptable.
Read 9 Reviews

• B

• 214 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Heritage High School

• Evergreen Public Schools, WA
• 9-12
• 285 reviews

Alum: I liked how despite not being the best school at sports in our district, we remained highly reputable in our academics. I loved the culture at Heritage and how connected you can feel in such a big crowd. Heritage is a place where you could have your voice heard no matter your grade, involvement and issue. The faculty at Heritage truly care about their students and want them to succeed in every aspect. The coaching staff at Heritage truly are some of the best people I have met and been coached by. The school itself is nice and simple and easy to navigate. There are more buildings being added to the school now that the new bond has passed for the evergreen public school district.
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• B-

• 1,879 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Evergreen High School

• Evergreen Public Schools, WA
• 9-12
• 210 reviews

Sophomore: As a sophomore graduating in 2022, I really enjoy the variety and diversity of the school. They are very accepting of those who are part of the LGBTQ+ and racial groups. Even having strict rules about discrimination. Overall I feel very safe while in the school and am happy to graduate as a plainsman in the near future!

The only thing about the school that could boost up the spirit is more group discussions and more teachers participating during pride weeks.
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• B-

• 1,741 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

La Center High School

• La Center School District, WA
• 9-12
• 78 reviews

Senior: La Center high school has a lot of staff that really cares about it's students. There are lots of unique art classes, theater courses, and even Women's Studies classes. Of course every school has its good and bad parts, but the good parts of LCHS are very good.
Not to mention the AMAZING theater program and wonderful teachers who know how to make class engaging and fun!
Read 78 Reviews

• B-

• 558 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Washington State School for the Deaf

• Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss, WA
• PK, K-12

• B-

• 92 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

River HomeLink School

• Battle Ground School District, WA
• K-12
• 21 reviews

Junior: River HomeLink is an amazing unique school where we take our classes two days a week and the rest at home. At RHL the staff are always prepared to help in every way possible to we can succeed in our education. RHL is K-12 so it gives a whole new experience to schooling as a junior in high school to go to school with little in 2nd grade who i can help teach and give example too. RHL has been an extreme influence on my life along with all the friends I have made there!
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• B-

• 958 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hayes Freedom High School

• Camas School District, WA
• 9-12
• 7 reviews

Senior: Hayes is an excellent school, the environment was great and the teachers all really cared for their students and education. Being there was like being a part of a family and I know I wouldn't have been able to make the change to myself that I did if I hadn't been there. I went from a not caring, class failing student, to an honor student with high hopes and aspirations and it was all thanks to the Hayes family. The only thing I could say that I didn't like was a lot of the drama, but hey thats high school for ya.
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• C+

• 155 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hudson's Bay High School

• Vancouver School District, WA
• 9-12
• 191 reviews

Alum: I loved the teachers, faculty, and staff. Such an amazing high school experience! This school not only helped me realize my true academic potential but helped work by my side to get me to college and reach my other goals. The teachers WANT you to succeed and are always there for you. The administrative staff is always trying to lend a helping hand. And the clubs are student ran with the help of the awesome faculty. There is so much diversity at this school and so many programs to help you find your way and place.
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• C+

• 1,310 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Battle Ground High School

• Battle Ground School District, WA
• 9-12
• 246 reviews

Senior: I only attended one year (my freshman year) at Battle Ground High School but I've been involved with their extra-curricular activities for over four years. Academics wise, Battle Ground is pretty average. The teachers are very passionate about their subjects with only a few exceptions. Programs such as sports and band are well supported and are really geared towards student inclusion and participation. The music program, in particular, is excellent and a staple of the school. Besides the band, the jazz band is one of the best around and is the crowning star of Battle Ground's extracurriculars. Overall, Battle Ground is a pretty average high school academics-wise where you'll more likely than not find teachers genuinely interested in what they're teaching, but it's after school hours when BGHS really shines.
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• C+

• 2,191 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fort Vancouver High School

• Vancouver School District, WA
• 9-12
• 176 reviews

Senior: After moving to Vancouver from Portland, I was incredibly nervous about starting out at a completely new school. Although I was very anxious at the start, the community at Fort Vancouver High School was very welcoming! The school has many traditions and activities that help everyone feel like they are a part of a community. I am now involved in various clubs that the high school offers. Through clubs I've had the chance to meet amazing lifelong friends while helping the community around us. As a senior, the resources offered at Fort Vancouver High School have really prepared me for college --resources like Niche to help me with scholarships! Moving cities and joining the amazing community at Fort Vancouver High School was one of the best things to happen to me!
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• C+

• 1,542 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Washougal High School

• Washougal School District, WA
• 9-12
• 137 reviews

Junior: I liked Washougal High School because of all the nice people there, I didn’t like how teachers weren’t willing to help when you ask them a simple question! A lot of the teachers are lazy! But I would recommend going to Washougal because of how safe it makes you, and some teachers are willing to help you with anything! The food could be better, but there is a snack shack that should reduce the prices but oh well. I honestly think we should get the senior parking lots back and senior walk in but its up to our principle! If you are trying to find a school to be close to, and make friends very quick then Washougal is the place for you!
Read 137 Reviews

• C+

• 981 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Legacy High School

• Evergreen Public Schools, WA
• 9-12
• 1 review

Senior: I liked Legacy high school as the teachers helped cater towards my learning needs. They also aided me every step of the way in graduating and helped me to make a plan to succeed. Overall, my experience there was good.
Read 1 Review

• C

• 201 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lewis & Clark High School

• Vancouver School District, WA
• 9-12
• 3 reviews

• C-

• 86 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio