Serving 296 students in grades 6-12, Legacy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Legacy High School's student population of 296 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Legacy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1906 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
23%
25%
Black
5%
5%
White
61%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)65-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy High School's ranking?
Legacy High School is ranked #1906 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Legacy High School?
The graduation rate of Legacy High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Legacy High School?
296 students attend Legacy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Legacy High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy High School?
Legacy High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Legacy High School offer ?
Legacy High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Legacy High School part of?
Legacy High School is part of Evergreen School District (Clark).
In what neighborhood is Legacy High School located?
Legacy High School is located in the Fircrest neighborhood of Vancouver, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Fircrest.
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