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#2113 of 2,228 schools in WA
Kelso High School
High School · Kelso School District · Kelso, WA
A high school in Kelso, WA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1904 Allen St, Kelso, WA 98626
- Math 18% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Kelso High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kelso 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kelso), 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
$70,058
Median home value
$339,800
Median rent
$1,169/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98626; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loowit High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Cowlitz County Youth Services CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Kelso Goal Oriented Learning DesignEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kelso School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kelso High School is listed in Kelso School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kelso High School
Kelso High School is a public high school in Kelso, WA, part of Kelso School District, serving approximately 1,379 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,113 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kelso High School
What grades does Kelso High School serve?
Kelso High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kelso High School?
Kelso High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelso High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelso High School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kelso High School rank in WA?
Kelso High School ranks #2,113 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Kelso High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kelso High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Kelso High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kelso High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kelso High School a charter school?
No, Kelso High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kelso High School a Title I school?
No, Kelso High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kelso High School?
60.5% of students at Kelso 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
- 1,379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cowlitz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.0%
- Phone
- (360) 501-1801
- Area population (ZIP 98626)
- 26,948
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 98626; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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