Is Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School a good school?

Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School ranks 192 nd of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 516 students attended Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School.

What is the racial makeup of Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School?

Students at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School are 49% White, 27% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 4% Not Specified, 3% African American.

Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School

Summary:

Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School is a public magnet high school serving 516 students in grades 9-12 in Vancouver, Washington, part of the Evergreen School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the district and state in academic metrics, graduation rates, and racial diversity, providing a high-quality education to a diverse student population.

Academically, Henrietta Lacks excels, with 72.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39.31% for the district and 52.63% for the state. The school's math and science scores also surpass the district and state averages. This strong academic performance is reflected in the school's high graduation rates, reaching 97.8% in 2017-2018, far exceeding the state average. In contrast, nearby Evergreen High School and Legacy High School have much lower test scores and graduation rates.

Henrietta Lacks also stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more balanced compared to the surrounding schools in the Evergreen School District. Additionally, the school serves a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 53.29% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that it is providing educational opportunities to a more economically diverse population. This diversity and focus on equity are key strengths of the school's magnet program.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

9105 NE 9th Street
Vancouver, WA 98664

(360) 604-6340

District: Evergreen School District (Clark)

SchoolDigger Rank:
192^nd of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,337

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 516

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.4%

Hispanic:

26.6%

Two or more races:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School ranks better than 56.1% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the Evergreen School District (Clark)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.96. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.4%), Hispanic (26.6%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School is 18.2, which is the 2^nd best among 6 high schools in the Evergreen School District (Clark). (See more...)

Compare Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School employs 28.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School is $15,337. 4 high schools in the Evergreen School District (Clark) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School 192^nd of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Evergreen School District (Clark):

SchoolDigger ranks Evergreen School District (Clark) 185^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School

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Rank History for all students at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2015	50.12	151^st	341	55.7%
2016	66.38	101^st	306	67.0%
2017	71.78	79^th	301	73.8%
2018	48.75	192^nd	315	39.0%
2019	60.29	150^th	417	64.0%
2021	62.24	141^st	455	69.0%
2022	41.61	254^th	434	41.5%
2023	61.14	154^th	442	65.2%
2024	53.96	192^nd	437	56.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.80	22^nd	195	88.7%
2022	38.18	116^th	179	35.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	51.91	119^th	227	47.6%
2019	70.20	76^th	344	77.9%
2021	67.67	86^th	392	78.1%
2022	43.49	204^th	370	44.9%
2023	61.34	118^th	362	67.4%
2024	59.58	121^st	356	66.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	44.04	161^st	243	33.7%
2019	56.91	149^th	358	58.4%
2021	48.63	178^th	390	54.4%
2022	31.38	259^th	368	29.6%
2023	49.51	172^nd	357	51.8%
2024	46.49	189^th	347	45.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	47.01	153^rd	254	39.8%
2019	59.28	139^th	355	60.8%
2021	77.48	67^th	395	83.0%
2022	49.77	176^th	363	51.5%
2023	71.62	80^th	358	77.7%
2024	58.56	137^th	362	62.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.49	31^st	136	77.2%
2023	41.40	69^th	118	41.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	60.91	79^th	241	67.2%
2021	58.95	90^th	278	67.6%
2022	36.29	163^rd	261	37.5%
2023	46.45	124^th	249	50.2%
2024	59.57	83^rd	248	66.5%

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Rank History for White students at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	36.41	172^nd	222	22.5%
2019	52.43	172^nd	382	55.0%
2021	52.34	175^th	413	57.6%
2022	38.14	251^st	390	35.6%
2023	55.46	158^th	379	58.3%
2024	50.31	174^th	374	53.5%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2014	202	16	25	38	4	6	19	0	310
2015	287	19	40	56	4	8	25	0	439
2016	351	17	51	71	3	12	30	0	535
2017	388	13	55	89	4	12	31	0	592
2018	415	10	54	108	3	7	38	0	635
2019	398	6	50	104	4	5	34	0	601
2020	355	8	38	128	4	2	37	0	572
2021	325	16	26	136	3	2	41	1	550
2022	304	14	29	139	2	4	42	9	543
2023	255	14	37	137	1	4	48	20	516

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	310	n/a	n/a	50.6
2015	439	23.0	19.0	43.1
2016	535	28.0	19.1	41.3
2017	592	27.3	21.6	40.9
2018	635	27.4	23.1	42.2
2019	601	29.5	20.3	43.1
2020	572	28.0	20.3	44.6
2021	550	29.4	18.6	42.9
2022	543	28.4	19.1	47.3
2023	516	28.2	18.2	53.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	310	n/a	n/a	50.6
2015	439	23.0	19.0	43.1
2016	535	28.0	19.1	41.3
2017	592	27.3	21.6	40.9
2018	635	27.4	23.1	42.2
2019	601	29.5	20.3	43.1
2020	572	28.0	20.3	44.6
2021	550	29.4	18.6	42.9
2022	543	28.4	19.1	47.3
2023	516	28.2	18.2	53.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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