Chehalis School District

310 Sw 16th St
Chehalis, WA 98532-3809
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,142 students in Chehalis School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Chehalis School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
3,142 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chehalis School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 26% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#127 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
36%
41%
51%
53%
42%
49%
26%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
22%
27%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
67%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,147 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,738 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,147
$18,891
Spending / Student
$15,738
$19,344

Best Chehalis School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W F West High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
342 Sw 16th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7235
Gr: 9-12 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Orin C Smith Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1240 Bishop Rd
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7225
Gr: 3-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Green Hill Academic School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
375 Sw 11th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 740-3520
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lewis County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1265 Sw Pacific Ave
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-3664
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Chehalis Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 Sw 20th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7230
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
1220 Bishop Rd
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7215
Gr: PK-2 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Lewis County Jail
345 Nw North Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 740-2704
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
1255 Sw Pacific St
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-0131
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chehalis School District?
Chehalis School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,142 students.
What is the rank of Chehalis School District?
Chehalis School District is ranked #132 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chehalis School District?
67% of Chehalis School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chehalis School District?
Chehalis School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Chehalis School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,738 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,142 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 26% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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