Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design serves 36 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design's student population of 36 students has grown by 260% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
56%
48%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design?
The graduation rate of Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design is 20%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design?
36 students attend Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design offer ?
Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design part of?
Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design is part of Kelso School District.
In what neighborhood is Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design located?
Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Kelso, WA.
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