Kelso Virtual Academy

257 Alpha Dr
Longview, WA 98632
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 232 students in grades 1-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : <50% (Top 20% in WA)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kelso Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Kelso Virtual Academy's student population of 232 students has grown by 1446% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 1100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

The diversity score of Kelso Virtual Academy is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
(15-16)
<50%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kelso Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(18-19)
≥50%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kelso Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
9%
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Hispanic
12%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
74%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
10%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
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(18-19)
<50%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Kelso Virtual Academy and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kelso Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Kelso Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kelso Virtual Academy?
232 students attend Kelso Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Kelso Virtual Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelso Virtual Academy?
Kelso Virtual Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kelso Virtual Academy offer ?
Kelso Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kelso Virtual Academy part of?
Kelso Virtual Academy is part of Kelso School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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