Kelso High School
Reported Enrollment
1,424
students
District
Kelso School District
County Context Score
47/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1904 Allen St, Kelso, WA, 98626
School District
Kelso School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 530000300593
- District ID
- 5300003
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,424 students
School Setting
Suburb: Small
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Kelso High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Cowlitz County has 48 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 13 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Kelso High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Kelso School District, Cowlitz County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Kelso High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Kelso School District.
1,424 students
Kelso High School reports 1,424 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 13 other high schools in Cowlitz County with enrollment data, 13 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 116 students.
14 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 208 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
13 district schools
Kelso School District lists 6 primary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
6
Middle
2
High
3
Other
2
Nearby context inside Kelso School District
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Kelso High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Kelso School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Kelso High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Kelso High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Kelso High School with nearby schools?
Kelso High School should be compared with 14 high schools in Cowlitz County, plus other schools in Kelso School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Kelso High School?
Before using Kelso High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Kelso School District.
Part of Kelso School District
Kelso High School is one of 13 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 4,940 students across 13 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
13
Reported Enrollment
4,940
13 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Carrolls ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Barnes ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Butler Acres ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Coweeman Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Huntington Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Rose Valley ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Wallace ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Special EducationPK–12 · OtherListed only
- Loowit High School6–12 · HighListed only
- Kelso Virtual AcademyKG–12 · OtherListed only
Similar Schools
R A Long High School
Mark Morris High School
Woodland High School
Castle Rock High School
Kalama High School
Cowlitz County Schools
County Context Score
47/100
County-level composite across 48 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.