Serving 466 students in grades 9-12, Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School's student population of 466 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1250 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
49%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School's ranking?
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School is ranked #1250 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School often compared to?
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School?
The graduation rate of Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School?
466 students attend Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School?
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School offer ?
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School part of?
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School is part of Evergreen School District (Clark).
In what neighborhood is Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School located?
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School is located in the North Garrison Heights neighborhood of Vancouver, WA.
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