Kelso High School

1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626

www.kelso.wednet.edu/khs

1,424 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,424

Total Students

73.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kelso High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	976
Hispanic	295
Black	9
Asian	13
Two or More	81
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	16

White
976 (69.2 %)
Hispanic
295 (20.9 %)
Two or More
81 (5.7 %)
American Indian
21 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
16 (1.1 %)
Asian
13 (0.9 %)
Black
9 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kelso School District
Phone:	(360)501-1801
Website:	http://www.kelso.wednet.edu/khs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	630
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	123

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 388

Grade 10 361

Grade 11 335

Grade 12 340

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kelso High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	388
Grade 10	361
Grade 11	335
Grade 12	340

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kelso High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	666	46.8%
Male	745	52.3%
Not Specified	13	0.9%

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