- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530270002711
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Heritage High School held near 1,588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.4 → 77.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 530270002711 · Vancouver, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,569 enr · 19.4:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High School (1,989 students)
Heritage High School held near 1,588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.4 → 77.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Heritage High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union High Sch
Union High School
1,989 students
- This school
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
- Pacific Middle
Pacific Middle School
817 students
What this shows Heritage High School reports 1,569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage High School compares
Heritage High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
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 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
- 1,523
- 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
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 (~1,569 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,625 (2022-23) → 1,588 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
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 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 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.
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.