Thomas Jefferson High School vs. Lewis Central Senior High School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson High School or Lewis Central Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Lewis Central Senior High School
3504 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Rating
: 6/
Top 50%10
Top Rankings
n/a
Lewis Central Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,206 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 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 48% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,002 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 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,206 students
1,002 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
57 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1144 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#540 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
77%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
65%
Graduation Rate
76%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
297
275
Grade 10 Students
302
251
Grade 11 Students
277
221
Grade 12 Students
330
255
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
20%
13%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
70%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%