Lewis County Juvenile Detention serves 14 students in grades 5-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewis County Juvenile Detention ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lewis County Juvenile Detention's student population of 14 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lewis County Juvenile Detention is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
29%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
57%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lewis County Juvenile Detention?
14 students attend Lewis County Juvenile Detention.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lewis County Juvenile Detention students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis County Juvenile Detention?
Lewis County Juvenile Detention has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lewis County Juvenile Detention offer ?
Lewis County Juvenile Detention offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewis County Juvenile Detention part of?
Lewis County Juvenile Detention is part of Chehalis School District.
School Reviews
Review Lewis County Juvenile Detention. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles

Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.

Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.

Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.