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#778 of 2,089 schools in WA
Top 37% in state
Lewis and Clark High School
High School · Vancouver School District
2901 GENERAL ANDERSON AVE, Vancouver, WA 98661
About Lewis and Clark High School
Lewis and Clark High School serves 87 students in grades 9-12 in Vancouver, Washington, offering a notably intimate educational environment with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1 and just 7 full-time equivalent teachers. This small public high school punches above its weight academically, earning an impressive 7.9 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking 120th out of 2,261 schools statewide, placing it in the 95th percentile. The school demonstrates strong academic performance with an 8.1 academic score and 70% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading across all grade levels.
This exceptional achievement reflects the benefits of the school's small size, which allows for more personalized attention and closer student-teacher relationships. Lewis and Clark High School is situated in the 98661 ZIP code area, a stable middle-class community where the median household income is $70,277 and median home value reaches $388,800. The neighborhood has a college education rate of 27% and a relatively low poverty rate of 12.7%.
Located on General Anderson Avenue in this mid-size city setting, the school serves a community of nearly 50,000 residents in Clark County.
Score Breakdown
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Lewis and Clark High School — Students at Lewis and Clark High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
48.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores WA SBA (2023-24)
Based on 7 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
📈 ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.6/10.
How Lewis and Clark High School Compares
See how Lewis and Clark High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
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Performance Trends
Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 69.5% (2019) to 57.1% (2024).
Location
2901 GENERAL ANDERSON AVE, Vancouver, WA 98661
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Success Academy Vancouver | 0.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School VANCOUVER | 0.3 mi | 4.0 |
| Fort Vancouver High School VANCOUVER | 0.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Martin Luther King Elementary VANCOUVER | 0.9 mi | 3.5 |
| Harry S Truman Elementary School VANCOUVER | 0.9 mi | 4.9 |
| ESD 112 Open Doors Reengagement Vancouver | 0.8 mi | 3.6 |
| Jim Tangeman Center VANCOUVER | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Gate Work Study Program VANCOUVER | 1.0 mi | 5.6 |
| Harney Elementary School VANCOUVER | 1.3 mi | 4.4 |
| Mcloughlin Middle School VANCOUVER | 1.4 mi | 3.1 |
| Early Childhood Education Center VANCOUVER | 1.4 mi | 3.4 |
| Vancouver Intensive Communications Center Vancouver | 1.4 mi | 3.6 |
| George C Marshall Elementary VANCOUVER | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Vancouver Home Connection VANCOUVER | 1.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Vancouver Virtual Learning Academy VANCOUVER | 1.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Open Doors VANCOUVER | 1.6 mi | 3.0 |
| Washington State School for the Deaf Vancouver | 1.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Minnehaha Elementary School VANCOUVER | 1.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Washington Elementary VANCOUVER | 1.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Walnut Grove Elementary VANCOUVER | 2.0 mi | 4.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)
Census data for ZIP 98661 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,277
Median Home Value
$388,800
Median Rent
$1,371/mo
Population
49,910
College Educated
27.2%
Homeownership
43.2%
Avg Commute
23.5 min
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Median Age
35.5
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| Oakland High School Tacoma, WA | 6.1 |
| Pratt Academy Spokane, WA | 6.1 |
| Career Academy at Truman High School Federal Way, WA | 6.0 |
| Desert Oasis High School Othello, WA | 6.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lewis and Clark High School
What grades does Lewis and Clark High School serve?
Lewis and Clark High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lewis and Clark High School?
Lewis and Clark High School has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lewis and Clark High School rank in WA?
Lewis and Clark High School is ranked #778 out of 2,089 schools in WA.
What is Lewis and Clark High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lewis and Clark High School has a composite rating of 6.2 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
What are the test scores at Lewis and Clark High School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Lewis and Clark High School has 30.0% math proficiency and 63.3% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Lewis and Clark High School a charter school?
No, Lewis and Clark High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewis and Clark High School a Title I school?
No, Lewis and Clark High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewis and Clark High School?
48.3% of students at Lewis and Clark High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 48.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Clark County
- Phone
- (360) 313-4350
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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