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Needs Improvement

#1768 of 2,089 schools in WA

Vancouver School of Arts and Academics

High School · Vancouver School District

3101 MAIN ST, Vancouver, WA 98663

787
Students
20.2:1
Student-Teacher
6th – 12th
Grades Served
#1768 of 2,089 in WA

About Vancouver School of Arts and Academics

Vancouver School of Arts and Academics serves grades 6-12 with an enrollment of 787 students in Vancouver, Washington. This regular public school operates with a student-teacher ratio of 20.2:1, supported by 39 full-time equivalent teachers. The school demonstrates strong academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #277 out of 2,261 schools statewide, placing it in the 88th percentile.

Students consistently excel in English Language Arts and Reading, with 80% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. The school's academic score of 9.4 out of 10 reflects this commitment to educational excellence. Located on Main Street, the school draws from a stable middle-class community in the 98663 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $77,518 and median home values reach $396,200.

The neighborhood shows a solid educational foundation, with 32% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 10.2%. Vancouver School of Arts and Academics sits in the heart of a mid-size city environment, serving a community of approximately 15,365 residents who value educational achievement and community stability.

Score Breakdown

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-4.05 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Above Average36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.3%
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.7%
Math vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.2 pts
Overall Proficiency55%
Expected (poverty-adj.)59%
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1

Vancouver School of Arts and Academics — Students at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

28.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores WA SBA (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 44.9%
School
State
36.6%
ELA Proficiency 74.1%
School
State
51.4%

Based on 16 test records from WA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

📉 Declining

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

2019
Math
62%
ELA
90%
2022
ELA
80%
2024
Math
41.4%
ELA
69.8%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.0/10.

How Vancouver School of Arts and Academics Compares

See how Vancouver School of Arts and Academics performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.8/10
15th percentile in WA
Academic
6.2/10
6.2/10
Growth
2.0/10
Below average
Equity
5.5/10
Above average
Environment
2.9/10
Below average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
29%
Teaching Staff
20:1 student-teacher ratio
39 teachers

Location

3101 MAIN ST, Vancouver, WA 98663

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Discovery Middle School VANCOUVER 0.6 mi 3.5
Hough Elementary School VANCOUVER 0.6 mi 6.6
Lincoln Elementary School VANCOUVER 0.7 mi 8.6
Clark County Juvenile Detention School Vancouver 1.0 mi 3.6
Washington Elementary VANCOUVER 0.8 mi 5.3
Benjamin Franklin Elementary VANCOUVER 1.2 mi 8.3
Hudson's Bay High School VANCOUVER 1.2 mi 2.3
Fruit Valley Elementary School VANCOUVER 1.2 mi 4.7
Hazel Dell Elementary School VANCOUVER 1.9 mi 4.8
Gate Work Study Program VANCOUVER 1.5 mi 5.6
Jim Tangeman Center VANCOUVER 1.6 mi 6.4
Minnehaha Elementary School VANCOUVER 1.8 mi 4.4
Washington State School for the Deaf Vancouver 1.9 mi 5.5
Harney Elementary School VANCOUVER 2.0 mi 4.4
Jason Lee Middle School VANCOUVER 2.8 mi 3.3
Roosevelt Elementary School VANCOUVER 2.0 mi 4.0
Vancouver Success Academy Vancouver 2.0 mi 1.2
Harry S Truman Elementary School VANCOUVER 2.1 mi 4.9
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary VANCOUVER 3.1 mi 5.6
Lewis and Clark High School VANCOUVER 2.3 mi 6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)

Census data for ZIP 98663 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,518

Median Home Value

$396,200

Median Rent

$1,440/mo

Population

15,365

College Educated

32%

Homeownership

60.1%

Avg Commute

23.4 min

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Median Age

38.1

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Tacoma School of the Arts Tacoma, WA 3.9
Connell High School Connell, WA 3.6
Foss High School Tacoma, WA 3.6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Vancouver School of Arts and Academics

What grades does Vancouver School of Arts and Academics serve?

Vancouver School of Arts and Academics serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Vancouver School of Arts and Academics?

Vancouver School of Arts and Academics has an enrollment of approximately 787 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics?

The student-teacher ratio at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vancouver School of Arts and Academics rank in WA?

Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is ranked #1768 out of 2,089 schools in WA.

What is Vancouver School of Arts and Academics's MySchoolScout rating?

Vancouver School of Arts and Academics has a composite rating of 3.8 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 Vancouver School of Arts and Academics?

Based on the most recent state assessment data, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics has 44.9% math proficiency and 74.1% reading/ELA proficiency.

Is Vancouver School of Arts and Academics a charter school?

No, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vancouver School of Arts and Academics a Title I school?

No, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vancouver School of Arts and Academics?

28.7% of students at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
787
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Free/Reduced Lunch
28.7%
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