Lewistown High School, or LHS, is a public four-year high school located at 15205 North IL Route 100 in Lewistown, Illinois, a small city in Fulton County, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 262 students in grades 7-12, Lewistown Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lewistown High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 170.1 square miles in Lewistown, IL. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewistown Jr/sr High School's student population of 262 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
262 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lewistown Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewistown Jr/sr High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2478 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
97%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Scarlet, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Indians
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewistown Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Lewistown Jr/sr High School is ranked #2478 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lewistown Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Lewistown Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Lewistown Jr/sr High School?
262 students attend Lewistown Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lewistown Jr/sr High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewistown Jr/sr High School?
Lewistown Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lewistown Jr/sr High School offer ?
Lewistown Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lewistown Jr/sr High School part of?
Lewistown Jr/sr High School is part of Lewistown CUSD 97 School District.
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