Vancouver, U.S.A

Vancouver is a thriving small city in Southwest Washington. We’re just across the beautiful Columbia River from Portland, Oregon.

Schools and programs

We have 23 elementary schools, six middle schools, five high schools, an arts school, a STEM school and three additional programs.

22,000 students

Our diverse students have many opportunities to explore their interests; think critically; and prepare for college, careers and life.

3,300 employees

More than 3,300 dedicated professionals make up the VPS team. In a variety of ways, we all work together to help students be successful.

Fast facts

Our district by the numbers

Enrollment
Number of schools
Elementary schools (K-5) 23
Middle schools (6-8) 6
High schools (9-12) 5
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics (6-12)
Vancouver iTech Preparatory (6-12)
Jim Tangeman Center (1-12)
Heights Campus (K-12)
Gateway to Adult Transition Education (18-21)
Scheduled school days
 School days  178
Size of district
District size 58 square miles
Average student-teacher ratio
Districtwide K-12 17:1
Student characteristics
Minority student population 47.1%
Number of different languages spoken by students 100
Students qualifying as low income 55.2%
Students receiving special education services 16.4%
Students receiving Highly Capable services 1,305
Students enrolled in K-12 language programs, programs of choice 3,700
Four-year graduation rate* (class of 2023)
*This figure represents only those students who graduated within four years.
86%
Employees (2022-23)
Number of employees 3,300
Number of classroom teachers 1,375
Teachers’ average years of experience 12.9
Teachers with at least a master’s degree 78.5%
Students laughing in the rain with umbrellas. Pacific Northwest weather!

Vancouver is the best-value town in the West

Sunset magazine named Vancouver one of its 20 best places, citing the strength of the city’s public schools, family-friendly neighborhoods and amenities.

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