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Vancouver School District

Washington · Public School District
41
Schools
21,951
Students
$22,507
Per-Pupil Spend
+57% nat'l
55.4%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
90.4%
Graduation Rate
+3.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Vancouver School District is a public school district in Washington serving 21,951 students across 41 schools. It includes 21 elementary, 6 middle, 10 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,507 is above average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (41)
Elementary Schools21 schools
Middle Schools6 schools
Other Schools4 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,507+57% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
23%
State
61.3%
Local (property tax)
22.9%
Federal
15.7%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
41
Schools
21,951
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.4%
Opportunity Score42/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.4% graduation rate — 3.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $22,507 per pupil — 57% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 41 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Vancouver School District?
Vancouver School District has 41 public schools, serving a total of 21,951 students.
What is the graduation rate for Vancouver School District?
The graduation rate is 90.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Vancouver School District spend per student?
Vancouver School District spends $22,507 per pupil — 57% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Vancouver School District?
55% of students in Vancouver School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Vancouver School District?
No, Vancouver School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Vancouver School District serve?
Vancouver School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Vancouver School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Vancouver School District is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.