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#845 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 38% in state
Lewis County Alternative School
High School · Chehalis School District · Chehalis, WA
A Chehalis School District high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
1265 SW Pacific Ave, Chehalis, WA 98532
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Lewis County Alternative School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 4-year record (2016–2019).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2019)
Based on 7 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lewis County Alternative School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,314/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chehalis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,057
Median home value
$381,700
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 0.0 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Green Hill Academic SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| W F West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,027 | Compare → |
| Lewis County JailEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chehalis School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lewis County Alternative School is listed in Chehalis School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lewis County Alternative School
Lewis County Alternative School is a public high school in Chehalis, WA, part of Chehalis School District, serving approximately 36 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #845 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lewis County Alternative School
What grades does Lewis County Alternative School serve?
Lewis County Alternative School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Lewis County Alternative School?
Lewis County Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis County Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis County Alternative School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lewis County Alternative School rank in WA?
Lewis County Alternative School ranks #845 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Lewis County Alternative School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lewis County Alternative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lewis County Alternative School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis County Alternative School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Is Lewis County Alternative School a charter school?
No, Lewis County Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewis County Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Lewis County Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewis County Alternative School?
83.3% of students at Lewis County Alternative School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lewis County
- Phone
- (360) 748-3664
- Area population (ZIP 98532)
- 26,531
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98532; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2019, multi-year average, 2016-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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