Shahala Middle School

732 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Shahala Middle School, located in Vancouver, Washington, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Evergreen School District. Situated on the east side of the city, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for high school success, emphasizing core subjects while providing opportunities for elective participation to help young learners discover their personal interests and talents.

Beyond its academic focus, Shahala Middle School is recognized for its commitment to building a positive school culture and community engagement. The staff emphasizes a supportive atmosphere that encourages inclusivity, collaboration, and student leadership. By integrating extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs alongside classroom instruction, the school aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to navigate the challenges of modern education and contribute meaningfully to their community.

732

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shahala Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	155
Black	28
Asian	105
Two or More	78
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	14

White
348 (47.7%)
Hispanic
155 (21.2%)
Asian
105 (14.4%)
Two or More
78 (10.7%)
Black
28 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
14 (1.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Evergreen School District (Clark)
Phone:	(360)604-3800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 6 227

Grade 7 240

Grade 8 265