Cowlitz County Youth Services Center serves 21 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 62%).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cowlitz County Youth Services Center's student population of 21 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Restore, Rebuild, Renew
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cowlitz County Youth Services Center is 0.54, 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
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
62%
48%
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Cowlitz County Youth Services Center?
21 students attend Cowlitz County Youth Services Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cowlitz County Youth Services Center students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Cowlitz County Youth Services Center offer ?
Cowlitz County Youth Services Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cowlitz County Youth Services Center part of?
Cowlitz County Youth Services Center is part of Educational Service District 112 School District.
In what neighborhood is Cowlitz County Youth Services Center located?
Cowlitz County Youth Services Center is located in the Third Avenue neighborhood of Longview, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in Third Avenue.
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