KELSO HIGH SCHOOL
Kelso High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Kelso School District school district, located in Kelso, WA with about 1,613 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 77 teachers, Kelso High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Kelso High School, located in Kelso, Washington, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Kelso School District. Situated at 1904 Allen Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and acts as a central hub for student life in the region. The campus is known for its comprehensive approach to academics, offering a variety of core curriculum subjects, elective courses, and vocational programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Kelso High School fosters a vibrant school culture through an extensive range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, civic responsibility, and academic excellence. By leveraging its resources and maintaining strong community partnerships, Kelso High School remains committed to helping its diverse student body achieve their individual potential and succeed after graduation.
For more information, contact Kelso High School at (360) 501-1801 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1801
http://www.kelso.wednet.edu/khs
KELSO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kelso, WA with about 1,613 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kelso School District
- Total Students:
- 1,613
- Teachers:
- 77.31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,613 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KELSO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 73.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.