Chehalis School District
School District · Chehalis, Washington
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
8
2 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,562
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
8
2 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,562
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Evaluating Chehalis School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chehalis School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lewis County Alternative School
Chehalis · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Green Hill Academic School
Chehalis · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chehalis Middle School
Chehalis · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#142 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,562
$162 vs Washington median
District size
3,145 students
Larger than Washington median
The short answer
Chehalis School District ranks #142 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Chehalis School District's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lewis County Alternative School (6.9/10), Green Hill Academic School (6.0/10), and Chehalis Middle School (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Chehalis School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Chehalis School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis County Alternative School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Green Hill Academic School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Chehalis Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 4 | W F West High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Orin C Smith Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chehalis School District
Chehalis School District is a Chehalis, Washington school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,145 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1. The district invests $17,562 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Chehalis School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lewis County Alternative School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Chehalis School District students show an average math proficiency of 43.4% and ELA proficiency of 56.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Chehalis School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chehalis School District with test data.
Schools in Chehalis School District
8 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Chehalis
- Total Enrollment
- 3,145
- Teachers (FTE)
- 173
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chehalis School District?
Chehalis School District has 8 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chehalis School District?
The average composite rating for Chehalis School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Chehalis School District?
Chehalis School District spends $17,562 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chehalis School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chehalis School District is 18.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chehalis School District?
Lewis County Alternative School is the highest-rated school in Chehalis School District with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Chehalis School District?
Across schools in Chehalis School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chehalis School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Chehalis School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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