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Loowit High School

1904 Allen St, Kelso, WA 98626 · (360) 501-1424 · Cowlitz County
GRADES 06–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL14 STUDENTS
Enrollment
14
High
DISTRICT 472 · STATE 573
Student : Teacher
28.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.6:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
79%
11 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
3
Grade 10
1
Grade 11
9
Grade 12
1
Student demographics
White
1179%
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 47%
Two+
214%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 9%
Pacific Islander
17%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 2%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1071%
Female
429%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
14
-4 (-22%) vs 2017
% White
79%
was 78%
% Hispanic
0%
was 17%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Loowit High School

Loowit High School, a rural-scale four-year high school in Kelso, Washington, overseen by Kelso School District, hosts 14 students, covering grades 6 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 98% smaller than the state mean of about 573.

Loowit High School is one of 13 schools operated by Kelso School District, a district that caters to 4,960 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Loowit High School shows that 79% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 14% multiracial, 7% Pacific Islander.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 28.0:1 students per teacher. That figure is higher than the state norm's 21.6:1 average. Around 79% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is above Cowlitz County's rate of about 58%.

Around the school, Cowlitz County reports that the typical household earns roughly $76,531 per year, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. Across Cowlitz County's 48 public schools (combined enrollment of about 17,080 students), Loowit High School is one campus in the mix.

Kelso High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Loowit High School operates from a metropolitan location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Loowit High School has ticked down 22%, going from 18 students in 2018 to 14 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 17% to 0% across the same window.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Cowlitz County at a glance

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Population
112,360
Census ACS
Median income
$76,531
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
48
17,080 students

Quick facts

School name
Loowit High School
District
Kelso School District
Address
1904 Allen St, Kelso, WA 98626
Phone
(360) 501-1424
County
Cowlitz County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
14
Teachers (FTE)
1
Student–teacher ratio
28.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
11 (79%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
530000303109
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Loowit High School
How large is Loowit High School?
Loowit High School enrolls approximately 14 students in grades 06-12.
Is Loowit High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Loowit High School is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many teachers does Loowit High School have?
Loowit High School employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 28.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Loowit High School?
Student demographics at Loowit High School are roughly 79% White, 14% Two or more.
What district is Loowit High School in?
Loowit High School is part of Kelso School District.
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