- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vancouver, WA
Columbia River High
Federal NCES profile for Columbia River High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530927001557
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia River High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia River High has class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia River High ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Vancouver School District · Washington
NCES ID 530927001557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Columbia River High held near 1,187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 55.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+53 students YoY 530927001557 · Vancouver, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,138 enr · 21.1:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyview High School (1,869 students)
Columbia River High held near 1,187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 55.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Columbia River High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,869 students
- Fort Vancouver
Fort Vancouver High School
1,507 students
- Hudson's Bay H
Hudson's Bay High School
1,197 students
- This school
Columbia River High
1,138 students
- Mcloughlin Mid
Mcloughlin Middle School
849 students
- Vancouver Scho
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
787 students
What this shows Columbia River High reports 1,138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia River High compares
Columbia River High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 40% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,138 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,138
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Washington - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 3.8%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Columbia River High is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vancouver School District reports $17,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia River High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Vancouver High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudson's Bay High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vancouver School of Arts and Academics | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia River High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Vancouver
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Heritage High School
Standard public school
1,569 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Mountain View High School
Standard public school
1,523 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Evergreen High School
Standard public school
1,427 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School
Standard public school
467 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Open Doors Evergreen
Alternative education program
157 students
Esd 112 Open Doors Reengagement
Alternative education program
46 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia River High
How many students attend Columbia River High?
Columbia River High has 1,138 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vancouver, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,134 (2022-23) → 1,187 (2023-24), nearly flat (+53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia River High?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia River High is 21.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia River High?
26.8% of students at Columbia River High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia River High?
The largest demographic group at Columbia River High is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia River High?
Columbia River High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbia River High rank among high schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia River High ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Vancouver, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Vancouver on the city page.
What other schools are in Vancouver School District?
Besides Columbia River High, Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students), Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students), and Hudson's Bay High School (1,197 students). See the Vancouver School District district page for the complete list.