Kelso Virtual Academy in Kelso, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Kelso Virtual Academy is a suburban public school in Kelso, Washington that is part of Kelso School District 458. It serves 243 students in grades 9 - 12. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

243 Students

# of teachers unavailable

404 Long St

Kelso, WA 98626 View local requests

https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/kva

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Kelso Virtual Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Jabusch

Mrs. Saccio

Mr. Strange

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Kelso Virtual Academy Demographics

73%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

15%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Kelso Virtual Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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