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#1984 of 2,228 schools in WA

Legacy High School

High School · Evergreen School District (clark) · Vancouver, WA

An Evergreen School District (clark) high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

13300 NE 9th Street, Vancouver, WA 98684

  • Math 5% vs WA 40% (2024)
  • Reading 12% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4.6% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13.1% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-35.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-48.1 pts
Overall Proficiency9% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-29.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$17,902
Chronic Absenteeism50.3%

Students at Legacy High School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency5%(2024 SBA)
School
State
40%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency12%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2018, to 8% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
5%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2022
ELA
35%
2024
Math
5%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 28 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Legacy High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 74Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,006/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vancouver), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$88,044

Median home value

$442,100

Median rent

$1,847/mo

College educated

28.8%

Homeownership

54%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98684; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hollingsworth AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.1K–120.1 mi90Compare →
Evergreen High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.89–120.8 mi1,543Compare →
Home Choice AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.5K–120.9 mi194Compare →
Open Doors EvergreenEnrollment path unverified6.19–120.9 mi110Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Evergreen School District (clark)

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#30 of 37
District spending per student
$17,902NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Legacy High School is listed in Evergreen School District (Clark); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Legacy High School

Legacy High School is a public high school in Vancouver, WA, part of Evergreen School District (clark), serving approximately 316 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,984 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Legacy High School

What grades does Legacy High School serve?

Legacy High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Legacy High School?

Legacy High School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Legacy High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Legacy High School rank in WA?

Legacy High School ranks #1,984 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Legacy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Legacy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Legacy High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Legacy High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Legacy High School a charter school?

No, Legacy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Legacy High School a Title I school?

No, Legacy High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Legacy High School?

60.8% of students at Legacy 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.3%
Area population (ZIP 98684)
36,486
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
37.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98684; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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