Serving 1,658 students in grades 9-12, Lewis High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,658 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LEE HIGH serves the southeastern part of Springfield, VA, covering an area of approximately 11.5 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point of the attendance zone is about 4.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewis High School's student population of 1,658 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,658 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
Lewis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1499 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
20%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
57%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
11%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis High School's ranking?
Lewis High School is ranked #1499 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lewis High School often compared to?
Lewis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison High School, Hayfield Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lewis High School?
The graduation rate of Lewis High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Lewis High School?
1,658 students attend Lewis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lewis High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewis High School?
Lewis High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lewis High School offer ?
Lewis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lewis High School part of?
Lewis High School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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