Enrollment
1,138
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530927001557
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbia River High compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbia River High
Columbia River High is a large high school in Vancouver, Washington, enrolling 1,138 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,138 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 159 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #93.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 56/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Vancouver's high schools, it stands alongside Heritage High School (1,569 students): Columbia River High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 19.4:1).
Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students) and Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students) alongside Columbia River High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Columbia River High compares
Columbia River High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vancouver School District, which includes Columbia River High.
$17,087
Per student
-12%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 61.3%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Columbia River High a good school?
Columbia River High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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