Lewiston High School

lhs.lewistonpublicschools.org/

1,709 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lewiston High School, located at 156 East Avenue in Lewiston, Maine, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the city’s diverse student population. As part of the Lewiston Public Schools district, the school is known for being one of the largest high schools in the state. It provides a comprehensive academic environment that offers a wide array of core curriculum classes, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various elective options designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, Lewiston High School places a strong emphasis on community and school spirit, famously represented by their mascot, the Blue Devils. The school hosts a robust extracurricular program, including competitive athletic teams, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs, which play a significant role in fostering student engagement. Because it sits at the heart of one of Maine’s most culturally diverse communities, the school is frequently recognized for its efforts to integrate students from various backgrounds, striving to create an inclusive environment that addresses the unique needs of its student body.

1,709

Total Students

116.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewiston High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	743
Hispanic	77
Black	760
Asian	26
Two or More	96
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Black
760 (44.5%)
White
743 (43.5%)
Two or More
96 (5.6%)
Hispanic
77 (4.5%)
Asian
26 (1.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lewiston Public Schools
Phone:	(207)795-4190
Website:	http://lhs.lewistonpublicschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	116.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	899
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 9 398

Grade 10 410

Grade 11 419

Grade 12 482