Enrollment
1,288
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lewiston, ID
Lewiston High School
Federal NCES profile for Lewiston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160186000323
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewiston High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Lewiston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewiston High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewiston High School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Lewiston, ID.
School address
District: Lewiston Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160186000323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewiston High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewiston High School
Lewiston High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Lewiston, Idaho, enrolling 1,288 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.9% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Idaho average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,288 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lewiston Independent District also operates Jenifer Middle School (561 students) and Sacajawea Middle School (547 students) alongside Lewiston High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lewiston High School compares
Lewiston High School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 59% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,288 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,288
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Idaho - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Lewiston High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewiston Independent District, which includes Lewiston High School.
$11,104
Per student
-7%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 44.3%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lewiston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenifer Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sacajawea Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitman Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camelot Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewiston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lewiston High School
How many students attend Lewiston High School?
Lewiston High School has 1,288 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lewiston, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewiston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewiston High School is 17.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewiston High School?
11.9% of students at Lewiston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewiston High School?
The largest demographic group at Lewiston High School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Lewiston, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewiston High School?
Lewiston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewiston High School rank among public schools in Lewiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewiston High School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Lewiston, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lewiston on the city page.
Is Lewiston High School a good school?
Lewiston High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lewiston Independent District?
Besides Lewiston High School, Lewiston Independent District also operates Jenifer Middle School (561 students), Sacajawea Middle School (547 students), and Centennial Elementary School (358 students). See the Lewiston Independent District district page for the complete list.
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