Lewis S. Mills High School

lewis.region10ct.org/

614 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lewis S. Mills High School, located in Burlington, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Regional School District #10, which encompasses both Burlington and Harwinton. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere while providing a comprehensive academic curriculum. It places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success through a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust elective offerings, and a commitment to integrating technology into the classroom environment.

Beyond academics, the school maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs. These activities are designed to encourage well-rounded personal development, leadership, and school spirit. By prioritizing both scholarly achievement and social-emotional growth, Lewis S. Mills High School aims to cultivate an environment where students are encouraged to become responsible, informed, and engaged members of the local and global community.

614

Total Students

53.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewis S. Mills High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	58
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	146
Pacific Islander	1

White
398 (65.2%)
Two or More
146 (23.9%)
Hispanic
58 (9.5%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Regional School District 10
Phone:	(860)673-0423
Website:	http://lewis.region10ct.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	614
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 136

Grade 10 138

Grade 11 162

Grade 12 178