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Lewiston High School

Summary:

Lewiston High School is a public high school in Lewiston, Idaho, serving 1,373 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lewiston Independent School District, which is ranked 17th out of 77 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Lewiston High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency, with 73.3% of students proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts, compared to 59.6% for the Lewiston Independent District and 53.3% for the state of Idaho. The school also has high graduation rates, ranging from 91.4% to 94.2% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 86.89% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity seen in nearby schools like Lapwai Middle/High School, which has a 75.82% Native American student population.

Lewiston High School also has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 11.48% to 21.48% over the past three years, lower than the nearby Tammany High School, which had 33.66% of students eligible in the 2022-2023 school year. While Lewiston High School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to Tammany High School and Lapwai Middle/High School, the rate is still relatively high, ranging from 20.2% to 25.0% over the past three years, which could be an area of focus for the school to improve student engagement and attendance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3201 Cecil Andrus Way
       Lewiston, ID  83501-2659

(208) 748-3100

District: Lewiston Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
28th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,265 Help


Feeder schools for Lewiston High School:

Elementary:    Camelot Elementary School
    Centennial Elementary School
    McGhee Elementary School
    McSorley Elementary School
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Middle:    Jenifer Middle School
    Sacajawea Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  1,373

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
Two or more races:
5.7%
Hispanic:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17% Help


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Compare Details Lewiston High School ranks better than 82.4% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.56. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lewiston High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewiston High School is $11,265.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lewiston High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewiston High School 28th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Lewiston High School in the ranking list.)

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Lewiston Independent District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewiston Independent District 17th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lewiston High School

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Rank History for all students at Lewiston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 71.84 34th 151 77.5%
2009 53.36 48th 128 62.5%
2010 70.70 36th 169 78.7%
2011 73.00 32nd 165 80.6%
2012 76.83 27th 162 83.3%
2013 65.58 47th 160 70.6%
2015 66.75 16th 74 78.4%
2016 67.20 21st 76 72.4%
2017 61.75 33rd 101 67.3%
2021 58.64 30th 88 65.9%
2022 52.67 37th 110 66.4%
2023 49.23 55th 106 48.1%
2024 77.56 28th 159 82.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lewiston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.16 11th 18 38.9%
2024 61.72 17th 35 51.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lewiston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.11 12th 40 70.0%
2022 52.02 21st 48 56.3%
2024 83.67 9th 66 86.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lewiston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.67 16th 40 60.0%
2022 39.30 27th 48 43.8%
2024 61.71 29th 66 56.1%
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Rank History for White students at Lewiston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.37 18th 29 37.9%
2024 75.00 18th 78 76.9%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lewiston High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1009 1009
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1001 1001
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1063 1063
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1092 1092
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1107 1107
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1132 1132
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1132 1132
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1132 1132
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1141 1141
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1120 1120
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1137 1137
2001 1081 5 1 28 18 n/a n/a 0 1133
2002 994 14 4 15 14 n/a n/a 0 1041
2003 994 14 4 15 14 n/a n/a 0 1041
2004 1008 1 6 18 22 n/a n/a 0 1055
2005 1012 2 9 23 25 n/a n/a 0 1071
2006 1047 8 12 24 28 n/a n/a 0 1119
2007 1044 14 18 23 32 n/a n/a 0 1131
2008 1061 15 22 25 34 n/a n/a 0 1157
2009 1027 14 23 17 44 n/a n/a 0 1125
2010 986 7 21 20 43 n/a n/a 0 1077
2011 943 8 17 35 29 3 13 0 1048
2012 886 6 22 40 23 1 17 0 995
2013 904 6 19 49 16 3 26 0 1023
2014 859 5 18 48 16 2 22 0 970
2015 894 4 11 43 21 3 31 0 1007
2016 906 3 14 50 18 2 49 0 1042
2017 890 3 16 49 19 3 58 0 1038
2018 857 6 13 51 20 2 64 0 1013
2019 824 7 11 50 21 4 58 0 975
2020 866 7 10 53 15 3 61 0 1015
2021 1194 11 10 64 21 5 64 0 1369
2022 1216 13 12 60 14 3 67 0 1385
2023 1193 13 9 61 18 1 78 0 1373

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lewiston High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1009 55.2 18.2 6.4
1991 1001 54.8 18.2 3.4
1992 1063 56.2 18.9 5.9
1993 1092 61.6 17.7 7.2
1994 1107 60.4 18.3 8.2
1995 1132 65.6 17.3 8.2
1996 1132 65.6 17.3 8.2
1997 1132 66.2 17.1 6.9
1998 1141 63.7 17.9 9.9
1999 1120 65.5 17.1 10.8
2000 1137 64.0 17.8 10.4
2001 1133 65.8 17.2 13.9
2002 1041 60.8 17.1 16.1
2003 1041 60.8 17.1 16.1
2004 1055 60.7 17.4 16.8
2005 1071 62.4 17.2 17.2
2006 1119 63.0 17.8 18.8
2007 1131 63.0 18.0 19
2008 1157 62.3 18.6 20.2
2009 1125 65.1 17.3 19.5
2010 1077 64.4 16.7 22.3
2011 1048 67.5 15.5 26.8
2012 995 66.7 14.8 27.1
2013 1023 61.5 16.6 20.8
2014 970 60.2 16.0 23.9
2015 1007 61.0 16.5 24
2016 1042 61.0 17.0 24.1
2017 1038 61.6 16.8 23.1
2018 1013 61.0 16.6 21.8
2019 975 58.1 16.7 21
2020 1015 55.8 18.1 22.5
2021 1369 69.1 19.7 21.5
2022 1385 71.1 19.4 11.5
2023 1373 74.6 18.3 17

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lewiston High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1009 55.2 18.2 6.4
1991 1001 54.8 18.2 3.4
1992 1063 56.2 18.9 5.9
1993 1092 61.6 17.7 7.2
1994 1107 60.4 18.3 8.2
1995 1132 65.6 17.3 8.2
1996 1132 65.6 17.3 8.2
1997 1132 66.2 17.1 6.9
1998 1141 63.7 17.9 9.9
1999 1120 65.5 17.1 10.8
2000 1137 64.0 17.8 10.4
2001 1133 65.8 17.2 13.9
2002 1041 60.8 17.1 16.1
2003 1041 60.8 17.1 16.1
2004 1055 60.7 17.4 16.8
2005 1071 62.4 17.2 17.2
2006 1119 63.0 17.8 18.8
2007 1131 63.0 18.0 19
2008 1157 62.3 18.6 20.2
2009 1125 65.1 17.3 19.5
2010 1077 64.4 16.7 22.3
2011 1048 67.5 15.5 26.8
2012 995 66.7 14.8 27.1
2013 1023 61.5 16.6 20.8
2014 970 60.2 16.0 23.9
2015 1007 61.0 16.5 24
2016 1042 61.0 17.0 24.1
2017 1038 61.6 16.8 23.1
2018 1013 61.0 16.6 21.8
2019 975 58.1 16.7 21
2020 1015 55.8 18.1 22.5
2021 1369 69.1 19.7 21.5
2022 1385 71.1 19.4 11.5
2023 1373 74.6 18.3 17

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lewiston High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $833 (7.4%) $10,432 (92.6%) $11,265

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewiston High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Math (Lewiston High School)39.634.9
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Lewiston Independent District)4447.1
 3.1%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Lewiston High School)66.641.3
 25.3%
   All Grades Science (Lewiston Independent District)57.543.1
 14.4%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lewiston High School)62.356.4
 5.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lewiston Independent District)54.353
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9751373
 40.8%
African American713
 85.7%
American Indian2118
 14.3%
Asian119
 18.2%
Hispanic5061
 22%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White8241193
 44.8%
Two or More Races5878
 34.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21%17%
 4.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lewiston High School

Lewiston High School ranks 28th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,373 students attended Lewiston High School.

Students at Lewiston High School are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Lewiston High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Camelot Elementary School
Elementary : Centennial Elementary School
Elementary : McGhee Elementary School
Elementary : McSorley Elementary School
Elementary : Orchards Elementary School
Elementary : Webster Elementary School
Elementary : Whitman Elementary School
Middle : Jenifer Middle School
Middle : Sacajawea Middle School


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