Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School

516 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

HeLa High School, located in Vancouver, Washington, is a specialized public magnet school operating within the Evergreen Public Schools district. It is uniquely structured to offer a rigorous, science-focused curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning, laboratory research, and medical-related pathways. By partnering with local healthcare organizations and industry professionals, the school provides students with unique opportunities for internships, mentorships, and real-world experience in the fields of medicine and biotechnology.

The school is widely recognized for its high academic standards and its small, community-oriented learning environment. Designed to prepare students for success in competitive higher education programs—particularly in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields—HeLa High focuses on critical thinking and practical application. Its proximity to medical centers and commitment to project-based learning make it a distinct educational choice for students in the region who are looking to pursue careers in the health sciences.

516

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	137
Black	14
Asian	37
Two or More	48
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
255 (51.4 %)
Hispanic
137 (27.6 %)
Two or More
48 (9.7 %)
Asian
37 (7.5 %)
Black
14 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Evergreen School District (Clark)
Phone:	(360)604-6340
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 132

Grade 10 132

Grade 11 127

Grade 12 125