Lewis High

1,658 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

**Robert E. Lee High School** (now officially renamed **John R. Lewis High School**) is a public secondary school located in Springfield, Virginia, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system, the school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience. In 2020, the school underwent a significant transformation, officially changing its name from Robert E. Lee High School to John R. Lewis High School to honor the late civil rights leader and U.S. Congressman.

The school offers a robust educational environment that emphasizes both rigorous academics and extracurricular engagement. Students at Lewis High have access to a wide array of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE), and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a vibrant culture through numerous athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs, all aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success while cultivating a strong sense of community and social responsibility.

1,658

Total Students

121.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewis High
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	946
Black	169
Asian	321
Two or More	28
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
946 (57.1%)
Asian
321 (19.4%)
White
187 (11.3%)
Black
169 (10.2%)
Two or More
28 (1.7%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)924-8300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	121.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 373

Grade 10 401

Grade 11 450

Grade 12 434

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lewis High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	373
Grade 10	401
Grade 11	450
Grade 12	434

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lewis High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	778	46.9%
Male	880	53.1%

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