- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vancouver, WA
Lewis and Clark High School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis and Clark High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530927001579
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis and Clark High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis and Clark High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis and Clark High School ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Vancouver School District · Washington
NCES ID 530927001579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Lewis and Clark High School held near 87 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.9 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530927001579 · Vancouver, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 13.7:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyview High School (1,869 students)
Lewis and Clark High School held near 87 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.9 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lewis and Clark High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,869 students
- Fort Vancouver
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
- This school 96
Lewis and Clark High School
96 students
What this shows Lewis and Clark High School reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis and Clark High School compares
Lewis and Clark 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in Washington - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 96 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Lewis and Clark High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Lewis and Clark High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Vancouver High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson's Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis and Clark High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Vancouver
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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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 (~96 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis and Clark High School
How many students attend Lewis and Clark High School?
Lewis and Clark High School has 96 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vancouver, WA. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 87 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark High School is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% lower 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 Lewis and Clark High School?
61.4% of students at Lewis and Clark High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis and Clark High School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis and Clark High School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis and Clark High School?
Lewis and Clark High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Lewis and Clark High School rank among high schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis and Clark High School ranks #1 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 Lewis and Clark High School, 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.