Loowit High School

2001 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 8 students in grades 6-12, Loowit High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Loowit High School's student population of 8 students has declined by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Loowit High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
(15-16)
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Loowit High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
≥50%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Loowit High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Loowit High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
13%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Loowit High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Loowit High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
37%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Loowit High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Loowit High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
50%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Loowit High School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Loowit High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Loowit High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Loowit High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Loowit High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Loowit High School?
The graduation rate of Loowit High School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Loowit High School?
8 students attend Loowit High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Loowit High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loowit High School?
Loowit High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Loowit High School offer ?
Loowit High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Loowit High School part of?
Loowit High School is part of Kelso School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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