Lewistown Area Senior High School serves 763 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
763 students
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
60%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(10-11)75-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
59%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lewistown Area Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lewistown Area Senior High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lewistown Area Senior High School?
763 students attend Lewistown Area Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lewistown Area Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewistown Area Senior High School?
Lewistown Area Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lewistown Area Senior High School offer ?
Lewistown Area Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lewistown Area Senior High School part of?
Lewistown Area Senior High School is part of Mifflin County School District.
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