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Quick Facts 2009-2010 

Student enrollment: 22,826 (Oct. 1, 2009)

Number of schools: 
21 elementary schools (K-5)
Seven middle schools* (6-8)
Six high schools* (9-12)
* includes Vancouver School of Arts and Academics (grades 6-12)
Early Childhood Center (preschool)
Fir Grove/Vista Program (1-12)

Scheduled school days: 180

School buses: 171 buses

Number of pupils transported daily: 15,000

Size of district: 58 square miles

Per-Pupil spending: $7,633 (2008-09 actual per pupil expenditure rate for instruction)

Average student-teacher ratio: 
Kindergarten-Grade 3 (22 to 1)
Grade 4-Grade 5 (26 to 1)
Grade 6-Grade 8 (26 to 1)
Grade 9-Grade 12 (28 to 1)
Districtwide K-12 (26 to 1)

Student characteristics: (2008-09 school year, unless otherwise noted)
Minority students as percentage of total enrollment 27%
Students enrolled in English Language Learner program 8%
Students with a home language other than English 18%
Number of different languages spoken by students 81
Students eligible for free- or reduced-price lunch
50%
Student enrollment stability (percent in district for the entire year)
89%
Students receiving special education services 13%
Gifted students enrolled in Challenge Program 4%
Students participating in summer programs 2,000
Schools that offer extended day activities 100%
Students enrolled in magnets and programs of choice 1,647
On-time graduation rate* (OSPI 2007-08)
*This figure represents only those students who graduated within four years. Many more students graduate or get a GED within two more years.
65.5%

Employees:  
Number of employees 3,000
Number of classroom teachers 1,278
Teachers’ average years of experience (2008-09) 12
Teachers with at least a master's degree 71%



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