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R A Long High School vs. Kelso High School

Should you attend R A Long High School or Kelso High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
R A Long High School
2903 Nichols Blvd.
Longview, WA 98632
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Kelso High School
1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

R A Long High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Kelso High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 897 students in grades 9-12, R A Long High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,379 students in grades 9-12, Kelso High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
897 students
1,379 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at R A Long High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kelso High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at R A Long High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kelso High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
76 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at R A Long High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kelso High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at R A Long High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Longview School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kelso High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kelso School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1470 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1167 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of R A Long High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kelso High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
15%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R A Long High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Longview School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kelso High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kelso School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R A Long High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Longview School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kelso High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kelso School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 20% in WA)
91%
(Top 30% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of R A Long High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Longview School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kelso High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kelso School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of R A Long High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kelso High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
238
385
Grade 10 Students
246
363
Grade 11 Students
221
325
Grade 12 Students
192
306

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at R A Long High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Longview School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kelso High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kelso School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at R A Long High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Longview School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kelso High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kelso School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at R A Long High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Longview School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kelso High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kelso School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at R A Long High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Longview School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kelso High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kelso School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
61%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at R A Long High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Longview School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kelso High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kelso School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at R A Long High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Longview School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Kelso High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Kelso School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at R A Long High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Longview School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kelso High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kelso School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of R A Long High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Longview School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kelso High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kelso School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at R A Long High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Longview School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kelso High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kelso School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at R A Long High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Longview School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kelso High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kelso School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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