Kelso High School

Kelso High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1904 Allen St,  Kelso, WA
Kelso School District
3.4
2.5
1,415 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Adele Marshall
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
12%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
570
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
34.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
21.2%
State Average
41.7%
Science
39.7%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
280:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
46.8%
White
68.5%
Hispanic
20.7%
Two or more races
5.7%
Native American
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Washington State University 170 Students
University of Washington 158 Students
Western Washington University 103 Students
Central Washington University 101 Students
Eastern Washington University 95 Students
Lower Columbia College 92 Students
Oregon State University 76 Students
University of Oregon 62 Students
Boise State University 61 Students
Portland State University 53 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 42 Students
Business 41 Students
Nursing 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Biology 28 Students
Education 22 Students
English 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Criminology 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 212 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/11/2024
Overall Kelso High School is a good school. They have many opportunities for the students and they are very involved in school spirit. The faculty is also very involved they welcome you with open arms when you need help especially during this time when students aren't sure what they wanna do after school. There isn't really anything that i would want to change. I came from a school that didn't have much school spirit and activities so I am very thankful that I moved and got to experience it. I see me moving during the middle of my sophomore year as a blessing in disguise.
3.0 Senior
2/3/2020
The school academic system Was great and it taught me a lot. Although, my last two years there, I did running start so I was never at the school anymore. It may have changed.
5.0 Sophomore
11/23/2019
I have enjoyed my overall experience with Kelso. It has provided me with many new options and wonderful opportunities. The school spirit is always amazing with posters made by students all over the halls along with many different class competitions. I would like to see more kindness throughout Kelso and less bullying happen.
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2.5 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/13/2023
My child has been pushed academically to excel in college level courses as well as stretch courses in welding and art. Kelso High School has also allowed him to grow socially and athletically through clubs and sports. They have pushed him to be a better person, athlete, and team member.
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2.0 parent
9/5/2023
No matter what you call for you are transfered to a voicemail. The counseling center fails to fulfill their responsibilities. My student doesn't even know what the career center is and this is my second child who is graduating HS and didn't know about the career center. I'm pretty they have full tim...
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1.0 parent
12/19/2022
They need to look at the students numbers and give theme there rite stuff
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1.0 parent
10/12/2022
This school is littered with Nazi graffiti, and a staff that will absolutely put in writing that their hands are tied when it comes to bullying, threats of sexual assault, and actual physical assault.
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