Columbia River High School

800 Nw 99th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,175 students in grades 9-12, Columbia River High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in WA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 81% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Columbia River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Columbia River High School's student population of 1,175 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,175 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Columbia River High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia River High School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#401 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
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(18-19)
56%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Columbia River High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
81%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Columbia River High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
9%
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Hispanic
15%
25%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
68%
50%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
9%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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(18-19)
92%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Columbia River High School's ranking?
Columbia River High School is ranked #401 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Columbia River High School often compared to?
Columbia River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyview High School, Mountain View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia River High School?
The graduation rate of Columbia River High School is 92%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Columbia River High School?
1,175 students attend Columbia River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Columbia River High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia River High School?
Columbia River High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Columbia River High School offer ?
Columbia River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Columbia River High School part of?
Columbia River High School is part of Vancouver School District.
In what neighborhood is Columbia River High School located?
Columbia River High School is located in the Felida Starcrest neighborhood of Vancouver, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Felida Starcrest.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 92% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 81% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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