Lewis County Alternative School

38 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Lewis County Alternative School, located in Chehalis, Washington, serves as a specialized educational environment designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By offering a smaller, more focused academic atmosphere, the school provides a personalized approach to learning that helps students stay on track toward graduation. The curriculum is typically structured to address individual needs, offering credit recovery options and flexible programming to accommodate students who require a different pace or style of instruction to succeed.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a supportive culture aimed at fostering personal growth, accountability, and student engagement. Through smaller class sizes and closer relationships with staff, Lewis County Alternative School focuses on removing common barriers to education and helping students develop the skills necessary for their post-secondary goals. It serves as a vital resource for the local community, ensuring that all students have access to a high school diploma in an environment that prioritizes their unique circumstances and potential.

Total Students

2.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewis County Alternative School
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	9
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
27 (71.1%)
Hispanic
9 (23.7%)
Two or More
1 (2.6%)
American Indian
1 (2.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chehalis School District
Phone:	(360)748-3664
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	38
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 8 1

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 29