Camas School District, WA

Original Research by School Decision on Camas School District

Camas School District serves a suburban community in Clark County, Washington, from preschool through twelfth grade. With an enrollment in the thousands, it is a mid-sized suburban district that operates multiple elementary schools, two middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, an alternative high school, a virtual academy, and a preschool. The student body is predominantly white, with a notable Asian population and a substantial Hispanic share. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, receiving special education services, or classified as English learners was not available, so a full picture of economic and support needs is incomplete.

Academically, the district performs well above the typical range for its county. State assessment results in English language arts and mathematics, taken by students in grades three through eight, show strong proficiency rates across most tested grades, with ELA results generally higher than math. Science results for fifth and eighth graders also indicate solid performance. When compared with other districts in Clark County, Camas ranks in the top quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades, a clear strength. The district's four-year graduation rate was not reported in the available data, a gap that may reflect how the state reports at the district level; a parent interested in secondary outcomes would want to ask the district directly. Chronic absenteeism, a measure of students missing a substantial portion of school, is lower than the county median, suggesting generally consistent attendance.

Housing in the communities served by the district is well above the national median home value and above the state average, with rents also elevated. This reflects an affluent market, and the typical home is priced such that monthly mortgage costs outstrip average rents by a wide margin. The broader economic context shows a moderate national unemployment rate and median household income near the national figure. Affordability is a consideration for families moving into the area: the area's home prices command a high multiple of income.

The district is experiencing enrollment growth, with projections showing a continued increase over the next several years. This growth has collided with facility constraints. In early 2024, voters approved a three-year operating levy that funds day-to-day programs, staffing, athletics, and extracurriculars, passing by a narrow margin. However, a capital bond for construction and major renovations failed that same election, and a revised bond proposal also failed in early 2025, marking two consecutive rejections. Without bond funding, planned projects such as a new elementary school and additions to the high school remain unbuilt, while the district evaluates options. The operating levy ensures current programs are funded through the next few years, but the capacity challenges from rising enrollment and aging buildings are unresolved.

Per-pupil current spending lands in the upper half of the middle range among county districts, suggesting that the district invests at a level typical for the area.

This is a district with strong academic outcomes relative to its county peers, a relatively low rate of chronic absenteeism, and a community with high housing costs. The student population is economically diverse in unmeasured ways, but the district's racial composition shows a majority white student body with significant Asian and Hispanic representation. The main unresolved question for families is how the district will manage growth without the capital funding it sought. For a parent or resident considering the area, Camas offers a high-performing school system in a fast-growing, relatively expensive housing market, with the caution that facility limitations are a known and public challenge.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

7,244

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 11%

Black 2%

White 65%

Asian 12%

Two+ 11%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

56%

83%

Gr 4

59%

85%

Gr 5

56%

79%

Gr 6

42%

76%

Gr 7

52%

79%

Gr 8

51%

76%

Math

Gr 3

55%

83%

Gr 4

55%

80%

Gr 5

47%

70%

Gr 6

36%

65%

Gr 7

42%

65%

Gr 8

38%

66%

Science

Gr 5

62%

79%

Gr 8

56%

73%

Schools in this District

16 schools are officially reported under this district.

Lacamas Lake Elementary

Dorothy Fox

Helen Baller Elem

Skyridge Middle School

Prune Hill Elem

Liberty Middle School

Papermaker Preschool

Camas High School

Hayes Freedom High School

Grass Valley Elementary

Woodburn Elementary

Camas School District Open Doors

Odyssey Middle School

Discovery High School

The Heights Learning Center

Camas Connect Academy

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

77%

Grade 3

75%

Grade 4

66%

Grade 5

59%

Grade 6

61%

Grade 7

60%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

77%

Grade 3

79%

Grade 4

74%

Grade 5

69%

Grade 6

74%

Grade 7

70%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

76%

Grade 5

70%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$727,426

Year-over-year change-1.1%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$504K to $756K

vs. state typical1.20x

vs. national typical1.98x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
98607	Camas	$756K	-1.2%	81.7%
98675	Yacolt	$639K	+0.1%	9.4%
98682	Vancouver	$504K	-1.1%	5.4%
98671	Washougal	$643K	+0.1%	3.4%
98683	Vancouver	$564K	+0.2%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,161/mo

Year-over-year change+2.0%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$1,729 to $2,191/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
98607	Camas	$2,191	+2.1%	81.7%
98682	Vancouver	$1,729	-0.1%	5.4%
98671	Washougal	$2,120	+2.4%	3.4%
98683	Vancouver	$1,737	-1.3%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,671/mo

Home price / national median income8.7x

Annual rent / national median income31.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,510/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$604,087 (-0.6% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

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