Enrollment
1,709
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lewiston, ME
Lewiston High School
Federal NCES profile for Lewiston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 230732000190
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewiston High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Lewiston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Maine
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewiston High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewiston High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Lewiston, ME.
School address
District: Lewiston Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230732000190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
111.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewiston High School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewiston High School
Lewiston High School is a large high school in Lewiston, Maine, enrolling 1,709 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Maine schools and 39% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maine, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,709 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (44%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lewiston Public Schools also operates Lewiston Middle School (744 students) and Robert V. Connors Elementary School (737 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 Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 45% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,709 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,709
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 97% in Maine - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,099
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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
African American 44.5%
White 43.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Lewiston High School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewiston Public Schools, which includes Lewiston High School.
$17,099
Per student
-15%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 68.4%
Federal 10.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert V. Connors Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montello School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch | Smaller | Higher 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
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,709 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lewiston High School
How many students attend Lewiston High School?
Lewiston High School has 1,709 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lewiston, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewiston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewiston High School is 15.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewiston High School?
49.4% of students at Lewiston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewiston High School?
The largest demographic group at Lewiston High School is African American at 44.5% of enrollment, in Lewiston, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewiston High School?
Lewiston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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 #4 of 8 public schools in Lewiston, ME. 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine. 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 Public Schools?
Besides Lewiston High School, Lewiston Public Schools also operates Lewiston Middle School (744 students), Robert V. Connors Elementary School (737 students), and Montello School (675 students). See the Lewiston Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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