For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,451 students in Kelso, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Kelso, WA are Kelso High School and Loowit High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kelso, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Kelso have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Kelso, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kelso High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kelso, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kelso High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1801
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1801
Gr: 9-12 | 1,379 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Loowit High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1951
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1951
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design
Alternative School
404 Long Ave
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 232-5001
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 232-5001
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
601 Crawford St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Kelso, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
404 Long Ave.
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1550
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1550
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kelso, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Kelso, WA include Kelso High School and Loowit High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kelso?
4 public high schools are located in Kelso.
What is the racial composition of students in Kelso?
Kelso public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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