Vancouver iTech Preparatory

16100 NE 50th Avenue
VANCOUVER, WA 98686

itech.vansd.org

602 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Vancouver iTech Preparatory, located on the Washington State University Vancouver campus, is a unique magnet school within the Vancouver Public Schools district that focuses on a rigorous, project-based learning model. Designed for students in grades 6–12, the school emphasizes a STEM-integrated curriculum that encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving. By leveraging its university-adjacent location and strong community partnerships, iTech Prep provides students with a high-tech learning environment that prepares them for success in college and 21st-century careers.

The school is well-regarded for its innovative instructional approach, which moves beyond traditional lectures to prioritize hands-on exploration and interdisciplinary projects. Students are expected to take ownership of their learning, often engaging in "design thinking" to tackle complex challenges. With its focus on innovation, technology, and career readiness, iTech Prep serves as a specialized educational option for students who thrive in a collaborative, tech-forward setting that bridges the gap between secondary education and higher learning.

602

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vancouver iTech Preparatory
Demographic	Student Count
White	381
Hispanic	123
Black	7
Asian	28
Two or More	56
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
381 (63.3 %)
Hispanic
123 (20.4 %)
Two or More
56 (9.3 %)
Asian
28 (4.7 %)
Black
7 (1.2 %)
American Indian
5 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)313-5200
Website:	http://itech.vansd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	602
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 6 89

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 90

Grade 9 97

Grade 10 93

Grade 11 75

Grade 12 67