Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School, commonly known as HeLa, is a high school located in Vancouver, Washington. It is the most recent high school built in the Evergreen Public Schools, and one of six high schools in the district. The school's colors are light blue, dark blue, and grey.
Serving 467 students in grades 9-12, Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: HeLa High School's attendance zone covers the entire Vancouver, WA school district, encompassing approximately 47.7 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 4.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School's student population of 467 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
467 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#890 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Phoenix
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School's ranking?
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School is ranked #890 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School often compared to?
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School?
The graduation rate of Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School?
467 students attend Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School?
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School offer ?
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School part of?
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School is part of Evergreen School District (Clark).
In what neighborhood is Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School located?
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School is located in the North Garrison Heights neighborhood of Vancouver, WA.
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