Lewiston High School in Lewiston, ID

At a glance

Reported students

1,288

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

72.96

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Idaho high enrollment

88th percentile

Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

259

Lewiston High School: 1,288 reported students.

State peer staffing position

68th percentile

17.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,336
Teachers (FTE): 73.5
Student–teacher ratio: 18.2:1

What the reported data says about Lewiston High School

Lewiston High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lewiston. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Lewiston Independent District. NCES reports 1,288 students for 2024–25.

Among 217 high schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 206 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, above the Idaho median of 15.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.1%) and multiracial (5.3%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Lewiston High School

1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.96 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.3%
Students with disabilities: 6.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 26.4%
Lunch program: Not reported

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 5
Nurses (FTE): 0.08
Psychologists (FTE): 0.17
Social workers (FTE): 0.25

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White87.1%
Hispanic4.7%
Black0.6%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial5.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

6 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Tammany High School

High · Grades 09–12

106 reported students

A Neil DeAtley Career Technical Education Center

High · Grades 09–12

0 reported students

Jenifer Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

561 reported students

Sacajawea Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

547 reported students

Centennial Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

358 reported students

Whitman Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

332 reported students

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Public schools near Lewiston High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
A Neil DeAtley Career Technical Education Center High · Lewiston Independent District	09–12	0	0.1 mi
Tammany High School High · Lewiston Independent District	09–12	106	3 mi
JCC - Lewiston High · Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections	06–12	0	3.3 mi
Charles Francis Adams High School High · Clarkston School District	09–12	670	3.7 mi
Educational Opportunity Center High · Clarkston School District	07–12	88	4.3 mi
Educational Opportunity Center Reengagement High · Clarkston School District	11–12	9	4.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Lewiston High School

What grades does Lewiston High School serve?

Lewiston High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lewiston Independent District.

How many students attend Lewiston High School?

Lewiston High School reported 1,288 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 217 Idaho high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,336 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Lewiston High School?

The calculated ratio is 17.7:1, based on 1,288 students and 72.96 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 15.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Lewiston High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Lewiston High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lewiston Independent District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Lewiston High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

26.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Lewiston High School in?

Lewiston High School is part of Lewiston Independent District, based in Lewiston, ID, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Lewiston High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include A Neil DeAtley Career Technical Education Center (0.1 mi), Tammany High School (3 mi), JCC - Lewiston (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.