Heritage High School is a public high school in Vancouver, Washington, serving 1,625 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Evergreen School District, which is ranked 185 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Compared to nearby schools, Heritage High School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (34.89%) and Pacific Islander (3.26%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 53.13% of Heritage High School students were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 56.47% in the district and 66.2% statewide. The school also has a lower four-year graduation rate (85.9% in 2022-2023) and a higher dropout rate (12.1% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School.
The data reveals significant racial disparities in academic performance at Heritage High School, with Asian and Hispanic students ranking 104th and 156th, respectively, out of all Washington high schools, while White students ranked 311th in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (68.06% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. These socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance and higher dropout rates, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the student population.
Heritage High School ranks 322nd of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.
In the 2023-24 school year, 1,588 students attended Heritage High School.
Students at Heritage High School are 45% White, 34% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 4% African American, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% Not Specified.
Evergreen School District (Clark)
Heritage High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Image Elementary SchoolElementary : Orchards Elementary SchoolElementary : Sifton Elementary SchoolElementary : Silver Star Elementary SchoolElementary : Sunset Elementary SchoolElementary : York Elementary SchoolMiddle : Covington Middle School