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Kelso High School

Kelso School District · Cowlitz County · 1904 Allen St, Kelso, WA 98626.0

(360)501-1801

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3/10
#266
Rank 266 out of 378
English Language Arts4/10 · #248 · 39th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #292 · 23rd percentile
Science5/10 · #213 · 49th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Kelso High School sits in a working-class city along the Cowlitz River, where a tight-knit community and a strong sense of local pride define daily life. The school shows relative strength in science compared to its other subjects, which may appeal to families with students drawn to hands-on or technical learning pathways. Kelso itself is an affordable, unpretentious place to raise a family, and for parents who value a grounded, community-rooted school experience over a high-pressure academic environment, this can be a comfortable fit.

Student Demographics

356 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
248 (70%)
Hispanic
63 (18%)
Multiple Races
26 (7%)
Other
19 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners32 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged192 (54%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,447
Enrollment
93
Teachers (FTE)
15.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
20.4
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

92.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

6
AP Courses
offered
6.5%
AP Participation
of students
92
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #286 · 51st percentile

41 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found