Original Research by School Decision on Esa 112 Special Ed Co-op
ESA 112 Special Ed Co-Op, located in Vancouver, Washington, is a special education school that serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. It operates under the umbrella of Educational Service District 112, a regional educational service agency that supports 30 school districts across six counties in southwest Washington. ESD 112 is not a traditional residential school district; it provides specialized services and programs to the school districts within its region. The cooperative model means this school is designed for students who require specialized educational supports that may not be available in their home district.
This school is a special education school, which shapes every aspect of its identity. It is not a standard public, charter, or private school, and it does not serve a general enrollment population from a specific neighborhood. Because of its specialized nature, many of the typical metrics used to evaluate schools do not apply here. State testing data was not available for this school, and a graduation rate was not provided. Enrollment data was reported as zero across all grades, and demographic breakdowns also showed zero counts. These figures are consistent with a cooperative special education program that may not report enrollment through the standard channels used for traditional schools, or where students are counted by their home districts rather than by the cooperative itself.
The school's setting is Vancouver, a mid-sized city in Clark County that is part of the Portland metropolitan area. Vancouver is one of the fastest-growing cities in Washington state, with significant recent development including high-density mixed-use projects at the Vancouver Waterfront and downtown core. The city blends historic neighborhoods with suburban communities and is served by major employers such as corporate headquarters for Nautilus, ZoomInfo, and Papa Murphy's, along with the Port of Vancouver USA. Housing values in the area are below the state median but above the national median, reflecting the region's affordability relative to other parts of Washington while still commanding a premium over much of the country.
ESD 112 is a regional service agency, so the school is not subject to the same local district governance or property tax dynamics that traditional school districts face. The district brief found no parent-relevant changes in the recent past, such as referenda, property-tax shifts, or curriculum reforms, that would affect families choosing this program. The absence of such changes is typical for an educational service agency, which focuses on supporting its member districts rather than on operational changes that directly impact a residential community.
For a parent considering this school, the most important takeaway is its specialized mission. ESA 112 Special Ed Co-Op exists to serve students with disabilities who need a dedicated special education environment, likely with intensive supports and individualized programming. There were no program offerings listed in the available data, and no information about staffing ratios, discipline rates, or chronic absenteeism. A parent would need to contact the school or ESD 112 directly to understand the specific programs, therapeutic services, and instructional approaches available. This is not a school one chooses based on test scores or typical academic pathways; it is a placement for students whose educational needs are best met in a cooperative special education setting. Families should expect to work closely with their home district and the cooperative to develop an appropriate placement plan.
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