Serving 45 students in grades 6-12, Lewis County Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewis County Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lewis County Alternative School's student population of 45 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lewis County Alternative School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
34%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
51%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lewis County Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Lewis County Alternative School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lewis County Alternative School?
45 students attend Lewis County Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lewis County Alternative School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis County Alternative School?
Lewis County Alternative School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lewis County Alternative School offer ?
Lewis County Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewis County Alternative School part of?
Lewis County Alternative School is part of Chehalis School District.
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