Serving 1,020 students in grades 9-12, Lewis Central Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,020 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lewis Central Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Council Bluffs, IA, encompassing approximately 67 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewis Central Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lewis Central Senior High School's student population of 1,020 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,020 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Excellence in every student.
School Rankings
Lewis Central Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis Central Senior High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#540 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Titan Blue
School Mascot
Titans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis Central Senior High School's ranking?
Lewis Central Senior High School is ranked #540 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Lewis Central Senior High School often compared to?
Lewis Central Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln High School, Thomas Jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lewis Central Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lewis Central Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Lewis Central Senior High School?
1,020 students attend Lewis Central Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lewis Central Senior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewis Central Senior High School?
Lewis Central Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lewis Central Senior High School offer ?
Lewis Central Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lewis Central Senior High School part of?
Lewis Central Senior High School is part of Lewis Central Comm School District.
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