Enrollment
1,569
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Vancouver, WA
Heritage High School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530270002711
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Evergreen School District (Clark) · Washington
NCES ID 530270002711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heritage High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heritage High School
Heritage High School is a higher-need, large high school in Vancouver, Washington, enrolling 1,569 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,569 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Vancouver's high schools, it stands alongside Mountain View High School (1,523 students): Heritage High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.4:1 vs 20.9:1).
Evergreen School District (Clark) also operates Union High School (1,989 students) and Mountain View High School (1,523 students) alongside Heritage High School.
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 Heritage High School compares
Heritage High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▲ 21% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,569 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,569
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$17,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 4.8%
African American 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Heritage High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evergreen School District (Clark), which includes Heritage High School.
$17,414
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 67.0%
Federal 13.5%
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 Heritage High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Covington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacific Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Vancouver
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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
Cascadia Technical Academy Skills Center
Vocational / career-technical school
14 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 (~1,569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Heritage High School
How many students attend Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has 1,569 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vancouver, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage High School?
54.4% of students at Heritage High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage High School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage High School is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heritage High School rank among high schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High School ranks #3 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.
Is Heritage High School a good school?
Heritage High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 Evergreen School District (Clark)?
Besides Heritage High School, Evergreen School District (Clark) also operates Union High School (1,989 students), Mountain View High School (1,523 students), and Evergreen High School (1,427 students). See the Evergreen School District (Clark) district page for the complete list.
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