KALAMA JR SR HIGH SCHOOL

Kalama Jr Sr High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Kalama School District school district, located in Kalama, WA with about 537 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 25 teachers, Kalama Jr Sr High has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Kalama Junior/Senior High School, located in Kalama, Washington, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Kalama School District. Situated along the Columbia River, the school is known for fostering a tight-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of a small-town environment. The campus combines middle school and high school grades, which allows for a consistent educational trajectory and often facilitates strong mentorship opportunities between older and younger students.

The school places a significant emphasis on both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. Students at Kalama have access to a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare them for life after graduation, whether that involves higher education or entering the workforce. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are connected to both their peers and the broader Kalama community.

For more information, contact Kalama Jr Sr High at (360) 673-5212 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

548 China Garden Road
Kalama, WA 98625
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KALAMA JR SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kalama, WA with about 537 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
537
Teachers:
25.88
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 537 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KALAMA JR SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
86.4%
Hispanic/Latino
8.0%
Two or more races
2.0%
Black or African American
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%

Female
42.6%
Male
57.4%

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.