- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vancouver, WA
Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School
Federal NCES profile for Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530270003463
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Evergreen School District (Clark) · Washington
NCES ID 530270003463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School shrank from 516 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 530270003463 · Vancouver, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 16.7:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High School (1,989 students)
Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School shrank from 516 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union High Sch
Union High School
1,989 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,569 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,523 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,427 students
- Covington Midd
Covington Middle School
830 students
- This school 467
Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School
467 students
What this shows Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School compares
Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 12% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 53% in Washington - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$17,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 7.6%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evergreen School District (Clark) reports $17,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
Open Doors Evergreen
Alternative education program
157 students
Esd 112 Open Doors Reengagement
Alternative education program
46 students
Cascadia Technical Academy Skills Center
Vocational / career-technical school
14 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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School
How many students attend Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School?
Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School has 467 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vancouver, WA. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School?
39.5% of students at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School?
The largest demographic group at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School?
Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School rank among high schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School ranks #1 of 6 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 Evergreen School District (Clark)?
Besides Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School, Evergreen School District (Clark) also operates Union High School (1,989 students), Heritage High School (1,569 students), and Mountain View High School (1,523 students). See the Evergreen School District (Clark) district page for the complete list.