Kelso School District

The Kelso School District in Washington state serves over 5,000 students across 13 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district's schools exhibit a range of academic performance, with standout schools like Carrolls Elementary and Rose Valley Elementary leading the way in test scores and proficiency rates.

While Kelso High School boasts a strong 90.9% four-year graduation rate, the district's alternative schools, such as Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design, struggle with much lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates. Additionally, there appears to be a correlation between high free/reduced lunch rates and lower academic achievement, with schools serving more economically disadvantaged populations facing greater challenges.

The data also reveals significant disparities in per-student spending, ranging from $7,061 at the Special Education and Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design schools to $20,452 at Carrolls Elementary. These funding differences may contribute to the performance gaps observed across the district, suggesting that targeted resource allocation could be a key priority for the Kelso School District moving forward.