Enrollment
38
High
DISTRICT 234 · STATE 573
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHEHALIS SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 530117003486
Lewis County Alternative School
1265 SW Pacific Ave, Chehalis, WA 98532 · (360) 748-3664 · Lewis County
GRADES 06–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL38 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.2:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
68%
26 students
DISTRICT 51% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 10 | 2 | 5% |
| Grade 11 | 6 | 16% |
| Grade 12 | 29 | 76% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Where Lewis County Alternative School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Washington | In Lewis County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 38 | #465 of 570 | #13 of 17 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
38
-3 (-7%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
was 20.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 38 | 2.5 | 15.2:1 | 68% (26) |
| 2023-24 | 36 | 2.5 | 14.4:1 | 83% (30) |
| 2022-23 | 45 | 2.5 | 18.0:1 | 84% (38) |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 2 | 20.5:1 | 78% (32) |
| 2017-18 | 22 | 1.5 | 14.7:1 | 73% (16) |
| 2015-16 | 27 | 1 | 27.0:1 | 81% (22) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lewis County Alternative School.
Since 2017-18: students up 73% (22 to 38); teachers up 67% (1.5 to 2.5).
About Lewis County Alternative School
Lewis County Alternative School is a high school in Chehalis, Washington, and it is part of Chehalis School District. The school enrolls 38 students, from grades 6 through 12. Average enrollment for high schools in Washington is about 573, so this school runs 93% smaller than that.
Chehalis School District has 3,142 students spread across 8 schools.
By race and ethnicity, Lewis County Alternative School is 71% White. The rest of enrollment is 24% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, and 3% Native American. Census estimates put the White share of Lewis County's population at about 82%.
Its 2.5 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 15.2:1. The average ratio among high schools in Washington is 21.6:1, higher than at this school. The school's lunch program data list 68% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That is 11 points above the 57% average for public schools in Lewis County.
Census Bureau estimates for Lewis County show that median household income is about $74,796, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 22%, and about 8% of people live in poverty. A total of 45 public schools operate in Lewis County, serving about 12,548 students.
Lewis County Juvenile Detention is the public school closest to Lewis County Alternative School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Lewis County Alternative School has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The NCES locale for Lewis County Alternative School is Town: Distant, which covers schools in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment down 7%, from 41 to 38. The ratio was 20.5:1 in 2020-21 and 15.2:1 in 2024-25.
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Lewis County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
85,154
Census ACS
Median income
$74,796
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
45
12,548 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Chehalis School District
- W F West High SchoolHigh · 950 students
- Chehalis Middle SchoolMiddle · 692 students
- Orin C Smith Elementary SchoolElementary · 647 students
- James W Lintott Elementary SchoolElementary · 634 students
- Green Hill Academic SchoolHigh · 163 students
- Lewis County Juvenile DetentionHigh · 16 students
Other schools in Chehalis
- W F West High SchoolHigh · 950 students
- Chehalis Middle SchoolMiddle · 692 students
- Orin C Smith Elementary SchoolElementary · 647 students
- James W Lintott Elementary SchoolElementary · 634 students
- Adna Middle/High SchoolHigh · 369 students
- Adna Elementary SchoolElementary · 265 students
Nearby schools
- Lewis County Juvenile Detention0.0 mi · 16
- Green Hill Academic School0.2 mi · 163
- W F West High School0.4 mi · 950
- James W Lintott Elementary School0.8 mi · 634
- Chehalis Middle School0.9 mi · 692
- Orin C Smith Elementary School0.9 mi · 647
Frequently asked questions
About Lewis County Alternative SchoolHow large is Lewis County Alternative School?
Lewis County Alternative School enrolls approximately 38 students in grades 06-12.
Is Lewis County Alternative School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lewis County Alternative School is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many students per teacher at Lewis County Alternative School?
Approximately 15.2:1 students per teacher at Lewis County Alternative School.
How diverse is Lewis County Alternative School?
Lewis County Alternative School reports a student body of 71% White, 24% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Lewis County Alternative School?
Lewis County Alternative School is overseen by Chehalis School District in Lewis County.
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