Lewis County Juvenile Detention

16 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

The Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center, located in Chehalis, Washington, functions as a secure facility designed to provide temporary holding for youth who have been processed through the juvenile justice system. The facility operates under the oversight of the Lewis County Juvenile Court and is tasked with maintaining the safety and security of both the residents and the community. Its primary purpose is to hold juveniles who are awaiting court appearances, sentencing, or placement in longer-term rehabilitation programs.

Beyond simple containment, the facility is designed to meet the mandatory educational and developmental needs of its residents. Because these individuals are often of school age, the detention center coordinates with local educational services to ensure that youth remain on track with their academic requirements while in custody. The environment is structured to balance legal accountability with the specific needs of adolescent development, aiming to provide a stable, regulated setting for youth navigating the complexities of the juvenile justice process.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewis County Juvenile Detention
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	3
Black	1

White
12 (75.0%)
Hispanic
3 (18.8%)
Black
1 (6.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chehalis School District
Phone:	(360)748-0131
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	16
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 4

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 3

Grade 12 1