Lewis High

Summary:

Lewis High is a public high school located in Springfield, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,697 students. It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Lewis High has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (52.39%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 6.1% to 67.82% Hispanic, the school consistently underperforms academically. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 4.35% of 10th-grade students at Lewis High were proficient or better in SOL/Geometry, compared to 48.03% in the Fairfax County Public Schools district and 36% statewide. Additionally, Lewis High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia high schools, with a ranking between 255 and 309 out of 321-329 schools over the past 10 years, placing it in the bottom 20% of high schools in the state.

The data also reveals significant disparities in performance between different student subgroups at Lewis High. While African American students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 25% of Virginia high schools, Hispanic and English Language Learner students perform poorly, ranking in the bottom 20% of schools. Furthermore, Lewis High has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.1% to 62.64% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, such as West Springfield High and Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6540 Franconia Rd
       Springfield, VA  22150


(703) 924-8300

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
284th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,891 Help


Feeder schools for Lewis High:

Elementary:    Crestwood Elementary
    Forestdale Elementary
    Garfield Elementary
    Lynbrook Elementary
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Middle:    Key Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  1,673

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.2%
Asian:
20.7%
White:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lewis High ranks worse than 86.3% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 25th among 28 ranked high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.36. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lewis High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.2%), Asian (20.7%), White (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lewis High is 13.7, which is the 11th best among 28 high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewis High is $11,891, which is the 5th highest among 28 high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lewis High:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis High 284th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Lewis High in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lewis High

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Rank History for all students at Lewis High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 53.40 127th 308 58.8%
2006 45.36 192nd 314 38.9%
2007 44.92 184th 313 41.2%
2008 37.59 226th 316 28.5%
2009 37.11 225th 313 28.1%
2010 26.72 279th 317 12.0%
2011 33.99 244th 320 23.8%
2012 43.57 201st 321 37.4%
2013 37.71 220th 321 31.5%
2014 25.46 278th 322 13.7%
2015 28.92 272nd 322 15.5%
2016 31.60 255th 321 20.6%
2017 19.23 303rd 324 6.5%
2018 15.71 309th 326 5.2%
2019 29.57 277th 327 15.3%
2021 15.89 297th 327 9.2%
2022 26.20 280th 325 13.8%
2023 22.51 302nd 326 7.4%
2024 30.36 284th 329 13.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lewis High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.43 54th 97 44.3%
2024 45.20 73rd 122 40.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lewis High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.17 236th 320 26.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Lewis High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.01 311th 320 2.8%
2024 31.59 265th 322 17.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lewis High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.73 182nd 249 26.9%
2024 24.53 218th 253 13.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Lewis High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.76 282nd 321 12.1%
2024 28.71 272nd 322 15.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lewis High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.94 106th 120 11.7%
2024 33.92 98th 118 16.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Lewis High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.57 99th 240 58.8%
2024 68.43 61st 249 75.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lewis High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.05 211th 232 9.1%
2024 28.58 199th 233 14.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lewis High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.76 264th 315 16.2%
2024 55.67 159th 314 49.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Thursday, August 18, 2022

Open Quote Lewis is a terrible experience for any teen to have to endure. Top admin is full of malarkey. The school operates under false pretenses that it's such a caring environment. Then why was there such high turn over among staff? Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Open Quote "SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 46th of 132 Virginia school districts." Does that tell you all you need to know about the validity of SchoolDigger? Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, June 6, 2010

Open Quote Its on a turn around, the new principal has given it a new set of rules with exceptional rigor both academic and non-academic. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lewis High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1676 1676
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1630 1630
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1605 1605
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1611 1611
1993 988 168 352 119 4 n/a n/a 0 1631
1994 968 177 369 146 5 n/a n/a 0 1665
1995 920 185 383 157 8 n/a n/a 0 1653
1996 920 185 383 157 8 n/a n/a 0 1653
1997 929 203 417 169 6 n/a n/a 0 1724
1998 940 226 417 168 4 n/a n/a 0 1755
1999 922 223 420 172 5 n/a n/a 0 1742
2000 899 231 427 219 3 n/a n/a -4 1775
2001 884 242 448 270 3 n/a n/a 0 1847
2002 868 284 478 327 4 n/a n/a 30 1991
2003 868 284 478 327 4 n/a n/a 30 1991
2004 877 303 502 367 2 n/a n/a 41 2092
2005 844 294 508 392 3 n/a n/a 47 2088
2006 735 295 505 429 4 n/a n/a 57 2025
2007 670 288 492 444 3 n/a n/a 69 1966
2008 574 314 483 480 7 n/a n/a 63 1921
2009 519 290 481 492 8 n/a n/a 59 1849
2010 507 310 461 504 8 n/a n/a 55 1845
2011 500 285 441 567 5 0 46 0 1844
2012 502 249 453 559 1 1 56 0 1821
2013 455 260 457 612 2 1 58 0 1845
2014 405 255 457 606 5 0 54 0 1782
2015 369 259 443 705 4 0 63 0 1843
2016 341 256 423 724 5 0 61 0 1810
2017 310 240 421 785 6 0 54 0 1816
2018 288 240 415 795 4 0 44 0 1786
2019 292 237 421 769 4 0 42 0 1765
2020 273 232 420 832 6 2 41 0 1806
2021 258 235 414 815 6 2 43 0 1773
2022 226 208 399 818 6 3 44 0 1704
2023 196 202 359 889 7 3 41 0 1697
2024 197 180 346 906 5 3 36 0 1673

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

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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 Lewis High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1676 93.9 17.8 n/a
1990 1630 94.4 17.2 n/a
1991 1605 102.0 15.7 n/a
1992 1611 103.9 15.5 n/a
1993 1631 103.8 15.7 n/a
1994 1665 141.5 n/a 13.4
1995 1653 n/a 0.0 13.2
1996 1653 n/a 0.0 13.2
1997 1724 n/a 0.0 12.6
1998 1755 n/a 0.0 15.2
1999 1742 102.2 17.0 22.8
2000 1775 n/a 0.0 21.5
2001 1847 122.8 15.0 21.8
2002 1991 148.7 13.4 24
2003 1991 148.7 13.4 24
2004 2092 143.5 14.6 25.9
2005 2088 139.3 15.0 28.4
2006 2025 138.0 14.7 29.4
2007 1966 140.0 14.0 29.7
2008 1921 96.7 19.9 33.4
2009 1849 91.0 20.3 37.4
2010 1845 84.5 21.8 40.9
2011 1844 100.3 18.3 42.8
2012 1821 133.3 13.6 43.8
2013 1845 137.7 13.3 45.8
2014 1782 132.8 13.4 48.7
2015 1843 133.0 13.8 51
2016 1810 140.0 12.9 50.7
2017 1816 140.0 12.9 50.9
2018 1786 136.8 13.0 53.5
2019 1765 135.8 12.9 50
2020 1806 131.7 13.7 53.9
2021 1773 128.8 13.7 n/a
2022 1704 132.5 12.8 57.1
2023 1697 114.5 14.8 62.6
2024 1673 121.2 13.7 67.7

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 Lewis High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1676 93.9 17.8 n/a
1990 1630 94.4 17.2 n/a
1991 1605 102.0 15.7 n/a
1992 1611 103.9 15.5 n/a
1993 1631 103.8 15.7 n/a
1994 1665 141.5 n/a 13.4
1995 1653 n/a 0.0 13.2
1996 1653 n/a 0.0 13.2
1997 1724 n/a 0.0 12.6
1998 1755 n/a 0.0 15.2
1999 1742 102.2 17.0 22.8
2000 1775 n/a 0.0 21.5
2001 1847 122.8 15.0 21.8
2002 1991 148.7 13.4 24
2003 1991 148.7 13.4 24
2004 2092 143.5 14.6 25.9
2005 2088 139.3 15.0 28.4
2006 2025 138.0 14.7 29.4
2007 1966 140.0 14.0 29.7
2008 1921 96.7 19.9 33.4
2009 1849 91.0 20.3 37.4
2010 1845 84.5 21.8 40.9
2011 1844 100.3 18.3 42.8
2012 1821 133.3 13.6 43.8
2013 1845 137.7 13.3 45.8
2014 1782 132.8 13.4 48.7
2015 1843 133.0 13.8 51
2016 1810 140.0 12.9 50.7
2017 1816 140.0 12.9 50.9
2018 1786 136.8 13.0 53.5
2019 1765 135.8 12.9 50
2020 1806 131.7 13.7 53.9
2021 1773 128.8 13.7 n/a
2022 1704 132.5 12.8 57.1
2023 1697 114.5 14.8 62.6
2024 1673 121.2 13.7 67.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lewis High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $217 (1.9%) $11,022 (98.1%) $11,239
2020 $165 (1.5%) $11,096 (98.5%) $11,261
2021 $164 (1.4%) $11,727 (98.6%) $11,891

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewis High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 277th of 327 High schoolsRanks 302nd of 326 High schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Lewis High)7823
 55%
   End of Course Writing (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378
 5%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Lewis High)7482
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8690
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Lewis High)6277
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fairfax County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Lewis High)7771
 6%
   End of Course Algebra II (Fairfax County Public Schools)9091
 1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Lewis High)8820
 68%
   End of Course Chemistry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8959
 30%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Lewis High)8063
 17%
   End of Course Biology (Fairfax County Public Schools)8678
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Lewis High)2814
 14%
   End of Course Earth Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)5735
 22%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Lewis High)7975
 4%
   End of Course English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8687
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Lewis High)7665
 11%
   End of Course VA and US History (Fairfax County Public Schools)7755
 22%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Lewis High)6733
 34%
   End of Course World History I (Fairfax County Public Schools)8580
 5%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17651697
 3.9%
African American237202
 14.8%
American Indian47
 75%
Asian421359
 14.7%
Hispanic769889
 15.6%
Pacific Islander03
White292196
 32.9%
Two or More Races4241
 2.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50%62.6%
 12.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lewis High

Lewis High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Crestwood Elementary
Elementary : Forestdale Elementary
Elementary : Garfield Elementary
Elementary : Lynbrook Elementary
Elementary : Saratoga Elementary
Elementary : Springfield Estates Elementary
Middle : Key Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,673 students attended Lewis High.

Lewis High ranks in the bottom 13.7% of Virginia high schools.

Students at Lewis High are 54% Hispanic, 21% Asian, 12% White, 11% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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