Kelso Virtual Academy

Summary:

Kelso Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Kelso School District in Longview, Washington, with a total enrollment of 178 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has seen remarkable improvements in key metrics, making it a standout option for families in the area.

One of the most impressive achievements of Kelso Virtual Academy is its significant improvement in graduation rates, which have increased from 15.3% in 2015-2016 to an impressive 86.0% in the 2022-2023 school year. Correspondingly, the school's dropout rates have also decreased, from a high of 46.1% in 2015-2016 to just 12.0% in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA), are generally higher than the Kelso School District and the state of Washington averages, with the 10th-grade ELA proficiency rate reaching 69.57% in the 2023-2024 school year.

While Kelso Virtual Academy serves a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.48% in 2020-2021 to 61.21% in 2021-2022, the school's strong academic performance suggests it is effectively supporting the unique needs of its student population. However, the school's funding has fluctuated significantly, from a low of $1,068 per student in 2019-2020 to a high of $11,768 in 2021-2022, which may impact its ability to maintain consistent programming and support. When compared to the nearby Castle Rock Virtual Academy, Kelso Virtual Academy appears to be outperforming in terms of graduation rates and test scores, though a more in-depth comparison could provide additional insights.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 257 Alpha Dr
       Longview, WA  98632


(360) 232-5000

District: Kelso School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
504th of 535 Washington Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,768 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  178

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.6%
Hispanic:
17.4%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kelso Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kelso Virtual Academy ranks worse than 94.2% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kelso Virtual Academy ranks worse than 51.9% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.02. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kelso Virtual Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.6%), Hispanic (17.4%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kelso Virtual Academy is 15.6. (See more...)
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Compare Kelso Virtual Academy employs 11.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kelso Virtual Academy is $11,768.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Kelso Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Kelso Virtual Academy 504th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Kelso Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Kelso Virtual Academy 227th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Kelso Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

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Kelso School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kelso School District 158th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kelso Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Kelso Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.77 507th 1107 54.2%
2022 23.50 919th 1169 21.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kelso Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.82 162nd 854 81.0%
2022 23.50 870th 1019 14.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Kelso Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.98 319th 1025 68.9%
2022 39.77 637th 1113 42.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Kelso Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.16 444th 943 52.9%
2022 19.12 902nd 1031 12.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kelso Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kelso Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.11 191st 529 63.9%
2022 23.23 422nd 541 22.0%
2023 14.75 474th 539 12.1%
2024 9.18 504th 535 5.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kelso Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.95 82nd 458 82.1%
2022 22.81 410th 475 13.7%
2024 25.62 358th 455 21.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Kelso Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.69 406th 479 15.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Kelso Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.42 149th 476 68.7%
2022 34.75 311th 480 35.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Kelso Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.60 149th 480 69.0%
2022 21.37 409th 488 16.2%
2023 10.36 462nd 488 5.3%
2024 5.22 477th 486 1.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Kelso Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.37 245th 455 46.2%
2022 36.98 281st 434 35.3%
2023 26.36 326th 442 26.2%
2024 46.02 227th 437 48.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kelso Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.57 44th 392 88.8%
2022 44.56 197th 370 46.8%
2023 43.43 206th 362 43.1%
2024 72.60 71st 356 80.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Kelso Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.08 170th 390 56.4%
2022 18.43 320th 368 13.0%
2023 6.91 353rd 357 1.1%
2024 34.41 242nd 347 30.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Kelso Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.72 241st 395 39.0%
2022 61.98 134th 363 63.1%
2023 52.28 166th 358 53.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Kelso Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.03 307th 413 25.7%
2022 23.36 328th 390 15.9%
2023 13.24 344th 379 9.2%
2024 33.45 276th 374 26.2%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Kelso Virtual Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Kelso Virtual Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2011 12 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 15
2012 10 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 11
2013 10 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 14
2014 13 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 19
2015 10 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 14
2016 16 0 0 5 1 0 5 0 27
2017 27 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 36
2018 26 0 0 7 0 1 3 0 37
2019 11 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 15
2020 14 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 18
2021 711 7 6 91 8 2 48 0 873
2022 172 3 5 27 2 0 23 0 232
2023 131 2 1 31 0 1 12 0 178

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kelso Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2011 15 n/a n/a 20
2012 11 n/a n/a 45.5
2013 14 n/a n/a 50
2014 19 n/a n/a 63.2
2015 14 n/a n/a 78.6
2016 27 n/a n/a 70.4
2017 36 1.0 36.0 58.3
2018 37 0.0 n/a 54.1
2019 15 n/a n/a 66.7
2020 18 n/a n/a 55.6
2021 873 n/a n/a 49.5
2022 232 12.1 19.1 61.2
2023 178 11.4 15.6 60.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kelso Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2011 15 n/a n/a 20
2012 11 n/a n/a 45.5
2013 14 n/a n/a 50
2014 19 n/a n/a 63.2
2015 14 n/a n/a 78.6
2016 27 n/a n/a 70.4
2017 36 1.0 36.0 58.3
2018 37 0.0 n/a 54.1
2019 15 n/a n/a 66.7
2020 18 n/a n/a 55.6
2021 873 n/a n/a 49.5
2022 232 12.1 19.1 61.2
2023 178 11.4 15.6 60.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.2%0.0%0.0%4.8%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kelso Virtual Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $329 (13.9%) $2,045 (86.1%) $2,374
2020 n/a $1,068 (100.0%) $1,068
2021 $512 (11.2%) $4,074 (88.9%) $4,585
2022 $1,630 (13.9%) $10,138 (86.1%) $11,768

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kelso Virtual Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Kelso Virtual Academy)28.640
 11.4%
   11th Grade Science (Kelso School District)57.953.3
 4.5%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades Science (Kelso Virtual Academy)28.642.1
 13.5%
   All Grades Science (Kelso School District)50.446.4
 4%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15178
 1086.7%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic331
 933.3%
Pacific Islander11
White11131
 1090.9%
Two or More Races012
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.7%60.7%
 6%


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Students at Kelso Virtual Academy are 74% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 178 students attended Kelso Virtual Academy.

Kelso Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 5.8% of Washington alternative schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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