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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

87
Students
12.4:1
Student-Teacher
9th – 12th
Grades Served
Top 37%
in WA

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

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-2.28 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30%
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.1%
Reading vs. State Avg-4.1 pts
Overall Proficiency44%
Expected (poverty-adj.)46%
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment9.4Exceptional29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1

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%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

48.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores WA SBA (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 30.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 63.3%
School
State
55.9%

Based on 7 test records from WA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

📈 Improving

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2019
Math
30%
ELA
69.5%
2022
ELA
69.5%
2024
ELA
57.1%

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.

Overall Score
6.2/10
63th percentile in WA
Academic
5.2/10
5.2/10
Growth
4.6/10
Below average
Equity
5.5/10
Above average
Environment
9.4/10
Above average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
48%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
7 teachers

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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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
Data Year
2023–2024

How We Rate Schools

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Test Scores: WA SBA (2023-24) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2018-2022) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details