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Lewiston High School

156 East Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240Lewiston Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,575
Students
Total enrolled
73%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 16% vs nat'l
$19,119
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 33% vs nat'l
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,575 students in grades 09–12 in Lewiston, Maine.
33% above average funding
District spends $19,119 per pupil, 33% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lewiston High School is a very large high in Lewiston, Maine, serving grades 09–12 with 1,575 students. The district invests $19,119 per student — 33% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 73% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Lewiston High School

1,575
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
49%
Free Lunch
111
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution804 male · 771 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility49%
National avg 52% · 778 students
Student Composition
49%
36%
Asian3%
White49%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black36%
Multiracial5%
Native American3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 230732000190

Academic Outcomes at Lewiston High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
73
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
73%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 64th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 04240

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,119Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,119
State avg
$25,124
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,412
Student Support$3,633
Administration$2,294
Operations$2,868
Other$1,912
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,119 spent per student, an estimated $8,470 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
21%
State government
68.4%
Local (property tax)
21.1%
Federal programs
10.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,119/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 73% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Robert V. Connors Elementary SchoolMontello SchoolRaymond A. Geiger Elementary SchoolThomas J McMahon Elementary Sch
+1 more
↓
Middle
Lewiston Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyAndroscoggin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLewiston Public Schools →
Phone: (207)795-4190
NCES ID: 230732000190
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lewiston seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lewiston Public Schools
Mid
Lewiston Middle School
735 students · 07–08
● 46 opp66% FRL
Elem
Robert V. Connors Elementary School
677 students · PK–06
● 46 opp76% FRL
Elem
Montello School
618 students · PK–06
● 46 opp82% FRL
Elem
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School
582 students · PK–06
● 46 opp50% FRL
Elem
Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch
504 students · PK–06
● 46 opp63% FRL
Elem
Farwell Elementary School
392 students · PK–06
● 46 opp58% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
156 East Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.