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.
In the 2023-24 school year, 466 students attended Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School.
Evergreen School District (Clark)
Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School ranks 192nd of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Students at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School are 48% White, 27% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 5% Not Specified, 3% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.