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Kelso High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12Suburb: Small

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.

Next checks

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.

School scale

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.

County peer set

14 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 208 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

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.

County list

Primary

6

Middle

2

High

3

Other

2

Nearby context inside Kelso School District

Barnes ElementaryKG–5 · Primary · 357 studentsListed
Butler Acres ElementaryKG–5 · Primary · 406 studentsListed
Carrolls ElementaryKG–5 · Primary · 107 studentsListed
Lexington ElementaryKG–5 · Primary · 798 studentsListed
Rose Valley ElementaryKG–5 · Primary · 163 studentsListed
Wallace ElementaryKG–5 · Primary · 342 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
R A Long High School9–12922 students
Mark Morris High School9–12914 students
Woodland High School9–12658 students
Castle Rock High School9–12449 students

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.

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Schools 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

Grades 9–12
922 students
RegularListed only

Mark Morris High School

Grades 9–12
914 students
RegularListed only

Woodland High School

Grades 9–12
658 students
RegularListed only

Castle Rock High School

Grades 9–12
449 students
RegularListed only

Kalama High School

Grades 9–12
348 students
RegularListed only

Cowlitz County Schools

County Context Score

47/100

County-level composite across 48 public schools

Open county school list →

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.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor