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Kelso High School

Public | 9-12 | 1652 students

 
 
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Posted March 17, 2011

The Special Education staff at Kelso H.S are amazing! Your truly angels in my eyes!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2010

My daughter is a freshman this year, and during 3 of the home football games my hubby, 2 other children and I have to sit where the high school students sit because my daughter has seizures, and we need to be close to the stairs...When we very nicely asked a few high school kids to sit down so my 6 yr old could see, we got swore at and told to shut the * up...When we told security the response was "that's the way the kids have always done it, if you don't like it stay home"
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2010

Kelso High School has a pretty good anti-harassment policy, an excellent sports department, and a wonderful staff. The drama department is amazing; they've produced actors like Conner Trinneer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 3, 2010

I graduated Kelso High Class of 2010, and I would say Kelso is okay. I didn't take part in sports, but I was in a few clubs before the funding was removed. I took AP and advanced classes, and truly it is the only way to go. The building is newly remodelled, with many a flaw. There are ceiling leaks, the parking lot floods, there were some issues with ventilation, it was always cold, windows can't be opened (if the classroom even has a window) and there aren't student lockers. The teachers can be good or bad. Because I spent most of my time in advanced classes, I had the more effective teachers and the more effective classes. The leadership is okay, though "popular" students are favoured over others. And it is blatantly obvious. Overall, I felt safe, and the staff was usually kind. It's not a bad school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 22, 2009

* (CONTINUTED FROM BELOW) * - Safety is never a concern for me. I feel INCREDIBLY safe at school. I honestly do. - Extracurricular activities are funded very well I think. I don't play a single sport, but I see Kelso High accommodating for small, less popular teams or groups. This year there is color guard and there is a big involvement with that. - And special education to me, looks outstanding. There are a lot of Teacher's Assistants working with kids and special education teachers working with the special needs. Students are never impolite to them. In fact one student from the special education program sits with the other students at lunch every other day. In conclusion, teachers teach well, counselors are top notch, and it is an overall nice, safe and accommodating school. I recommend.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 8, 2008

I graduated a few years ago from Kelso. It had a pretty good sports program and a lot of funding for popular sports. Less popular sports got very little attention. As far as academics go, it wasn't the best school. The science program was pretty awful. I was actually given elementary school level 'zoo books' to read in advanced biology. Some of that is just laziness on the part of teachers. There is a fair mixture of good/okay/awful teachers at Kelso, though. As a student, I was very interested in AP programs, but, unfortunately, I only had a very few to choose from. Parents can get involved if they want. I knew some very involved--sometimes militantly over-involved--parents. The majority of parents don't get involved, though. The area has a lot of economic and social problems, so parent involvement is low. There's a lot of apathy.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 6, 2006

Kelso High seems to have great academic programs available for the students. Parents that would like to become involved at the school don't seem to have many opportunities to do so.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 24, 2006

First off kelso high is a great school. Yes it can be clicky but that should give students more incentive tto be a little outgoing, if they want to be accepted. The disipline staff does thier job great, but sometimes makes a little too many mistakes. The acedemics and leadership is wonderful. They have awesome clubs like DECA, ASB and many sports to join, coming from a tough school in california i would recomend this school to anyone who has a little bit of personality.-a student
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 24, 2005

Active Principle. Poor funding for academics but the football team is well funded. minimal parent involvement. Lots of clubs to join, but a very 'clicky' school
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 3, 2005

I was very disappointed with the safety factor. There was very little leadership. My daughter did not feel safe in this environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2005

The school has made many improvements over the years. I do find it difficult at times to get feedback from teachers without counselor involvement. They have a fair mix of teachers, some wonderful, some so-so. Their counseling staff are definately worth talking to.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 2, 2005

This school has ok teachers. But the discipline taken to the trouble kids needs work,I would rate this school a 2 out of 10
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

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Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 81% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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98%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 91% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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89%

2011

 
 
97%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 45% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 94% in 2012.

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

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16%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 61% in 2012.

339 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 59% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
59%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 23% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 36% in 2012.

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

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n/a

2011

 
 
31%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 44% in 2012.

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n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 37% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
41%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 15% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 21% in 2012.

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 36% in 2012.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 27% in 2012.

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2011

 
 
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Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 29% in 2012.

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2011

 
 
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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
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Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracial42%
Native American50%
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Whiten/a
Low income50%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
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Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Low income96%
Not low income99%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Geometry

All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
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Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income82%
Not low income93%
Not special education89%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Integrated Math 1

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Integrated Math 2

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

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Special education5%
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Students60%
Female63%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
Multiracial70%
Native American50%
Pacific Islander0%
White62%
Low income56%
Not low income63%
Special education53%
Not special education61%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Geometry

All Students30%
Female31%
Male29%
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Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic13%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White34%
Low income22%
Not low income41%
Special educationn/a
Not special education30%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Integrated Math 1

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

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Biology I

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Geometry

All Students12%
Female6%
Male18%
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Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
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White13%
Low income11%
Not low income13%
Special educationn/a
Not special education12%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Integrated Math 1

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Integrated Math 2

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Low incomen/a
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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students8%
Female17%
Male0%
White11%
Low income0%
Not low income15%
Special educationn/a
Not special education9%
Limited Englishn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

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Limited Englishn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Not special educationn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2010.

333 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

348 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

365 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
39%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
85%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Reading

All Students80%
Female86%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
Native American85%
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income73%
Not low income88%
Special education54%
Not special education84%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students81%
Female92%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
Native American80%
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income74%
Not low income88%
Special education51%
Not special education85%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 78% 63%
Hispanic 10% 18%
American Indian/Alaska Native 5% 2%
Two or more races 4% 5%
Asian 2% 7%
Black 1% 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 142%N/A40%
Special education 211%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 21%N/A8%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 21N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 12N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 64%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
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