Fort Vancouver High School

fort.vansd.org

1,547 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fort Vancouver High School, located in Vancouver, Washington, is a key institution within the Vancouver Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its commitment to academic growth, community engagement, and providing a supportive learning environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Fort Vancouver emphasizes a "whole-student" approach, fostering school spirit and belonging through various athletics, arts programs, and student organizations. The school's identity is deeply rooted in its local community, and it prides itself on helping students navigate their unique paths toward graduation and beyond. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or staff contacts, the official school website serves as a central hub for updates and resources.

1,547

Total Students

78.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Vancouver High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	546
Hispanic	690
Black	58
Asian	57
Two or More	106
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	84

Hispanic
690 (44.6 %)
White
546 (35.3 %)
Two or More
106 (6.9 %)
Pacific Islander
84 (5.4 %)
Black
58 (3.7 %)
Asian
57 (3.7 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Vancouver School District
Phone:	(360)313-4000
Website:	http://fort.vansd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	991
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	164

* 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 9 406

Grade 10 438

Grade 11 339

Grade 12 364