- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vancouver, WA
Fort Vancouver High School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Vancouver High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530927001560
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Vancouver High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Vancouver High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Vancouver High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Vancouver School District · Washington
NCES ID 530927001560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-182 students YoY
Fort Vancouver High School shrank from 1,547 students in 2022-23 to 1,365 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 78.8 → 77.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-182 students YoY 530927001560 · Vancouver, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,507 enr · 19.3:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyview High School (1,869 students)
Fort Vancouver High School shrank from 1,547 students in 2022-23 to 1,365 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 78.8 → 77.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Fort Vancouver High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,869 students
- This school
Fort Vancouver High School
1,507 students
- Hudson's Bay H
Hudson's Bay High School
1,197 students
- Columbia River
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 Fort Vancouver High School reports 1,507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Vancouver High School compares
Fort Vancouver High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 50% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,507 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,507
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Washington - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 37 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
White 34.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.1%
African American 4.4%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Fort Vancouver High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Fort Vancouver High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson's Bay High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia River High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vancouver School of Arts and Academics | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Vancouver High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 (~1,507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Vancouver High School
How many students attend Fort Vancouver High School?
Fort Vancouver High School has 1,507 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vancouver, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,547 (2022-23) → 1,365 (2023-24), down 182.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Vancouver High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Vancouver High School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Vancouver High School?
67.6% of students at Fort Vancouver High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Vancouver High School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Vancouver High School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Vancouver High School?
Fort Vancouver High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Fort Vancouver High School rank among high schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Vancouver High School ranks #5 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 Fort Vancouver High School, Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students), Hudson's Bay High School (1,197 students), and Columbia River High (1,138 students). See the Vancouver School District district page for the complete list.