Average
#1684 of 2,228 schools in WA
Kalama High School
High School · Kalama School District · Kalama, WA
A high school in Kalama, WA serving grades 9th – 12th.
548 China Garden Road, Kalama, WA 98625
- Math 34% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Kalama High School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 53% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 11 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Kalama High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,376/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kalama), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,536
Median home value
$442,000
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98625; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Kalama School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kalama High School is listed in Kalama School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kalama High School
Kalama High School is a public high school in Kalama, WA, part of Kalama School District, serving approximately 356 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,684 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kalama High School
What grades does Kalama High School serve?
Kalama High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kalama High School?
Kalama High School has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalama High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalama High School is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kalama High School rank in WA?
Kalama High School ranks #1,684 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Kalama High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kalama High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kalama High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kalama High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kalama High School a charter school?
No, Kalama High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kalama High School a Title I school?
No, Kalama High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kalama High School?
37.6% of students at Kalama High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cowlitz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (360) 673-5212
- Area population (ZIP 98625)
- 7,020
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 50.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98625; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.