Lewis Central Senior High School

3504 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

lchs.lewiscentral.org

1,020 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lewis Central Senior High School, located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Lewis Central Community School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and preparation for post-secondary success. With a strong focus on community engagement, the school emphasizes both classroom achievement and the development of well-rounded individuals through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations.

The institution prides itself on maintaining high standards for its student body, utilizing modern facilities and resources to enhance the learning experience. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community, Lewis Central Senior High School works to ensure that students are equipped with the skills necessary to navigate an evolving world. For those seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, or specific programming, the school maintains an official website at http://www.lewiscentral.org.

1,020

Total Students

58.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewis Central Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	810
Hispanic	138
Black	22
Asian	5
Two or More	43
American Indian	2

White
810 (79.4%)
Hispanic
138 (13.5%)
Two or More
43 (4.2%)
Black
22 (2.2%)
Asian
5 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Lewis Central Comm School District
Phone:	(712)366-8322
Website:	http://lchs.lewiscentral.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,020
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 9 275

Grade 10 270

Grade 11 247

Grade 12 228