Vancouver, WA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 170,683 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Vancouver enjoys a temperate climate.
Geography
This city is located on the Columbia River, just across the water from Portland, Ore.
Cultural Attractions
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra holds performances regularly.
Historical
The community was named after Capt. George Vancouver, an explorer.
Economy
Among the city’s top priorities are to strengthen its downtown section and its economic base through business creation.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Lower |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Lower |
| Number of elementary schools | 29 |
| Number of middle schools | 10 |
| Number of high schools | 12 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Junior Senior High School | Battle Ground, WA | Bronze | 424 |
| Hockinson High School | Brush Prairie, WA | Silver | 713 |
| Vancouver School of Arts and Academics | Vancouver, WA | Silver | 549 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Institute of Portland | Portland, OR | Unranked | N/A |
| Concordia University | Portland, OR | Tier 4, U.-Master's (W) | N/A |
| George Fox University | Newberg, OR | Tier 4, Nat. U. | 3,353 |
| Mount Angel Seminary | St. Benedict, OR | Unranked | N/A |
| Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary | Portland, OR | Unranked | 827 |
| Oregon College of Art and Craft | Portland, OR | Unranked | N/A |
| Pacific Northwest College of Art | Portland, OR | Unranked, Arts | 432 |
| Pacific University | Forest Grove, OR | Tier 3, Nat. U. | 2,976 |
| Reed College | Portland, OR | #54, Lib. Arts | 1,492 |
| University of Portland | Portland, OR | #9, U.-Master's (W) | 3,667 |
| Warner Pacific College | Portland, OR | #12, Bacc. Coll. (W) | 797 |
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