Is Columbia River High a good school?

Columbia River High ranks 85 th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Columbia River High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,134 students attended Columbia River High.

What is the racial makeup of Columbia River High?

Students at Columbia River High are 67% White, 16% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Columbia River High?

Columbia River High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary Elementary : Lake Shore Elementary Elementary : Sacajawea Elementary School

Columbia River High

Summary:

Columbia River High is a public high school located in Vancouver, Washington, serving 1,134 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Vancouver School District.

Columbia River High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Washington, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for strong academic performance. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments exceed the state averages, with 76.15% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 58.53% proficient in Science, compared to 52.63% and 49.73% statewide, respectively. Columbia River High also boasts a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.1% to 95.3% over the past five years, outperforming the state average. While the student population is predominantly White (66.58%), the school has a significant Hispanic/Latino (16.23%) and multi-racial (9.96%) student body, which is more diverse than nearby schools like Hudson's Bay High School and Fort Vancouver High School.

Interestingly, Columbia River High serves a relatively more affluent student population, with only 31.92% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 64.13% at Hudson's Bay High School and 75.95% at Fort Vancouver High School. This suggests that the school may have access to more resources and support, which could contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the school could further explore ways to address any potential achievement gaps and ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have the support they need to thrive.

Detail:

Public 9-12

800 NW 99th St
Vancouver, WA 98665-7599

(360) 313-3900

District: Vancouver School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
85^th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,138

Feeder schools for Columbia River High:

Elementary:	Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary
	Lake Shore Elementary
	Sacajawea Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 1,134

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.6%

Hispanic:

16.2%

Two or more races:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Columbia River High ranks better than 80.5% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked high schools in the Vancouver School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.06. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Columbia River High 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 (66.6%), Hispanic (16.2%), two or more races (10%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia River High is 20.6. 5 high schools in the Vancouver School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Columbia River High employs 54.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia River High is $17,138, which is the 5^th highest among 7 high schools in the Vancouver School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbia River High:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia River High 85^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Columbia River High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Vancouver School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vancouver School District 159^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Columbia River High

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Rank History for all students at Columbia River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	84.03	44^th	390	88.7%
2005	78.60	68^th	394	82.7%
2006	83.59	41^st	395	89.6%
2007	84.60	34^th	399	91.5%
2008	77.06	70^th	396	82.3%
2009	70.38	115^th	402	71.4%
2010	81.64	55^th	423	87.0%
2011	69.56	69^th	440	84.3%
2012	71.80	69^th	450	84.7%
2013	74.03	57^th	454	87.4%
2015	78.97	52^nd	341	84.8%
2016	78.43	50^th	306	83.7%
2017	74.61	69^th	301	77.1%
2018	67.88	95^th	315	69.8%
2019	74.65	87^th	417	79.1%
2021	74.86	85^th	455	81.3%
2022	79.91	68^th	434	84.3%
2023	71.98	102^nd	442	76.9%
2024	74.06	85^th	437	80.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Columbia River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	47.14	56^th	91	38.5%
2019	58.26	65^th	163	60.1%
2021	60.24	65^th	195	66.7%
2022	64.62	58^th	179	67.6%
2023	63.04	52^nd	166	68.7%
2024	78.34	27^th	161	83.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Columbia River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.18	12^th	102	88.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Columbia River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	22.20	120^th	139	13.7%
2021	49.78	87^th	212	59.0%
2022	55.40	42^nd	130	67.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbia River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	62.83	79^th	227	65.2%
2019	73.55	61^st	344	82.3%
2021	44.41	211^th	392	46.2%
2022	52.45	162^nd	370	56.2%
2023	44.94	195^th	362	46.1%
2024	60.13	114^th	356	68.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Columbia River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.49	15^th	45	66.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Columbia River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	66.94	84^th	243	65.4%
2019	74.52	78^th	358	78.2%
2021	79.95	49^th	390	87.4%
2022	80.29	58^th	368	84.2%
2023	75.50	80^th	357	77.6%
2024	71.85	76^th	347	78.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Columbia River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	62.74	90^th	254	64.6%
2019	73.06	77^th	355	78.3%
2021	66.47	104^th	395	73.7%
2022	74.69	79^th	363	78.2%
2023	62.49	118^th	358	67.0%
2024	67.59	102^nd	362	71.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Columbia River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	35.01	86^th	121	28.9%
2021	77.69	26^th	136	80.9%
2022	82.41	24^th	124	80.6%
2023	79.66	29^th	118	75.4%
2024	50.34	57^th	113	49.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbia River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	84.47	17^th	156	89.1%
2019	87.45	21^st	241	91.3%
2021	70.13	55^th	278	80.2%
2022	76.04	47^th	261	82.0%
2023	72.35	46^th	249	81.5%
2024	62.04	77^th	248	69.0%

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Rank History for White students at Columbia River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	55.04	111^th	222	50.0%
2019	67.49	108^th	382	71.7%
2021	69.92	101^st	413	75.5%
2022	72.80	94^th	390	75.9%
2023	59.94	138^th	379	63.6%
2024	66.38	111^th	374	70.3%

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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 Columbia River High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1464	15	40	10	19	n/a	n/a	0	1548
1989	1367	19	51	16	21	n/a	n/a	0	1474
1990	1369	19	58	23	21	n/a	n/a	0	1490
1991	1331	25	58	24	18	n/a	n/a	0	1456
1992	1405	20	62	33	18	n/a	n/a	0	1538
1993	1476	22	64	36	26	n/a	n/a	0	1624
1994	1543	26	53	41	25	n/a	n/a	0	1688
1995	1658	36	63	34	30	n/a	n/a	0	1821
1996	1658	36	63	34	30	n/a	n/a	0	1821
1997	1688	32	73	45	27	n/a	n/a	0	1865
1998	1161	22	60	32	17	n/a	n/a	0	1292
1999	1061	20	58	31	15	n/a	n/a	0	1185
2000	924	29	61	26	13	n/a	n/a	0	1053
2001	896	26	62	28	21	n/a	n/a	0	1033
2002	1036	34	70	27	25	n/a	n/a	0	1192
2003	1036	34	70	27	25	n/a	n/a	0	1192
2004	1115	29	66	33	29	n/a	n/a	0	1272
2005	1090	22	80	46	24	n/a	n/a	0	1262
2006	1137	41	84	43	18	n/a	n/a	2	1325
2007	1126	27	83	48	13	n/a	n/a	3	1300
2008	1118	34	90	45	14	n/a	n/a	6	1307
2009	1124	39	82	45	15	n/a	n/a	7	1312
2010	1094	49	89	59	14	n/a	n/a	9	1314
2011	1032	47	80	79	17	7	27	0	1289
2012	1063	48	77	102	18	10	35	0	1353
2013	1047	49	73	94	14	8	40	0	1325
2014	1003	35	57	117	15	5	50	0	1282
2015	979	27	51	130	11	6	64	0	1268
2016	919	18	49	136	10	7	71	0	1210
2017	898	11	42	166	10	7	88	0	1222
2018	856	18	40	165	8	7	90	0	1184
2019	813	22	39	163	8	13	85	0	1143
2020	818	20	40	166	6	10	78	0	1138
2021	842	18	47	174	5	6	97	0	1189
2022	802	24	47	179	6	8	109	0	1175
2023	755	20	47	184	7	8	113	0	1134

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 Columbia River High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1548	67.0	23.1	0
1989	1474	66.0	22.3	n/a
1990	1490	64.6	23.0	0
1991	1456	65.3	22.2	n/a
1992	1538	64.5	23.8	n/a
1993	1624	67.4	24.1	n/a
1994	1688	74.4	22.7	n/a
1995	1821	77.7	23.4	n/a
1996	1821	77.7	23.4	n/a
1997	1865	78.0	23.9	n/a
1998	1292	65.9	19.6	n/a
1999	1185	60.4	19.6	n/a
2000	1053	57.3	18.4	n/a
2001	1033	55.5	18.6	n/a
2002	1192	50.6	23.6	18.3
2003	1192	50.6	23.6	18.3
2004	1272	56.0	22.7	18.2
2005	1262	56.2	22.5	17.1
2006	1325	60.8	21.8	16.6
2007	1300	59.5	21.8	18
2008	1307	58.7	22.3	19.4
2009	1312	58.7	22.4	20.2
2010	1314	56.6	23.2	21.9
2011	1289	53.4	24.1	24.6
2012	1353	57.4	23.5	26.8
2013	1325	55.5	23.8	26.6
2014	1282	n/a	n/a	24.7
2015	1268	57.0	22.2	27.6
2016	1210	56.0	21.6	27.6
2017	1222	55.2	22.1	25.9
2018	1184	56.8	20.8	25.1
2019	1143	56.4	20.2	25.5
2020	1138	54.3	20.9	24.2
2021	1189	53.7	22.1	22.1
2022	1175	56.9	20.6	24.3
2023	1134	54.8	20.6	31.9

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 Columbia River High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1548	67.0	23.1	0
1989	1474	66.0	22.3	n/a
1990	1490	64.6	23.0	0
1991	1456	65.3	22.2	n/a
1992	1538	64.5	23.8	n/a
1993	1624	67.4	24.1	n/a
1994	1688	74.4	22.7	n/a
1995	1821	77.7	23.4	n/a
1996	1821	77.7	23.4	n/a
1997	1865	78.0	23.9	n/a
1998	1292	65.9	19.6	n/a
1999	1185	60.4	19.6	n/a
2000	1053	57.3	18.4	n/a
2001	1033	55.5	18.6	n/a
2002	1192	50.6	23.6	18.3
2003	1192	50.6	23.6	18.3
2004	1272	56.0	22.7	18.2
2005	1262	56.2	22.5	17.1
2006	1325	60.8	21.8	16.6
2007	1300	59.5	21.8	18
2008	1307	58.7	22.3	19.4
2009	1312	58.7	22.4	20.2
2010	1314	56.6	23.2	21.9
2011	1289	53.4	24.1	24.6
2012	1353	57.4	23.5	26.8
2013	1325	55.5	23.8	26.6
2014	1282	n/a	n/a	24.7
2015	1268	57.0	22.2	27.6
2016	1210	56.0	21.6	27.6
2017	1222	55.2	22.1	25.9
2018	1184	56.8	20.8	25.1
2019	1143	56.4	20.2	25.5
2020	1138	54.3	20.9	24.2
2021	1189	53.7	22.1	22.1
2022	1175	56.9	20.6	24.3
2023	1134	54.8	20.6	31.9

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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