Summary:
This analysis examines three high schools in Vancouver, WA's 98682 zip code, all within the Evergreen School District (Clark), serving grades 9-12 through a traditional comprehensive, an alternative, and a specialized vocational model.
Heritage High School is the area's main comprehensive school, enrolling 90% of the students. While its 90.7% graduation rate is strong, its academic rankings are in the state's lower quartile, with a notably low 16.4% math proficiency rate. In contrast, the Cascadia Technical Academy Skills Center is a tiny, highly specialized program with just 14 students and intensive staffing, while Open Doors Evergreen serves as an alternative school with a very different, high student-to-teacher model.
These schools show stark contrasts in resources and approach. Cascadia Technical Academy has the highest per-student spending, reflecting its specialized nature, while Open Doors Evergreen operates with the lowest. Both Heritage High and Open Doors serve student populations with similar rates of economic need. The significant gap in Heritage's math scores compared to other subjects is a key area for attention, and the overall district ranking suggests broader educational challenges within the community.
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