D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Lewiston High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 156 East Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 41% · Math 19% proficient · 16th percentile in Maine
Graduation
C
74% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maine schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
1,645
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%16/100reading 10th percentile, math 22nd percentile among Maine high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%28/10074% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maine schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −1 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maine. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency41% (−15 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency19% (−18 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate74% (−12 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maine state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%32%reading +1 pts, math +0 pts63rd percentile (list)
Black17%3%reading +0 pts, math -2 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income22%8%reading -15 pts, math -9 pts1st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 156 East Avenue
City Lewiston
ZIP Code 04240
District 2307320
NCES School ID 230732000190
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 04240

Understanding the community around Lewiston High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,317
Per Capita Income $29,223
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%
High School or Higher 88.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $189,500
Median Rent $903
Owner-Occupied 49.5%
Renter-Occupied 50.5%
View full data for ZIP 04240 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lewiston High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 47.6%
Black 40.3%
Two or More Races 5.9%
Hispanic/Latino 4.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,645
Teachers (FTE) 108.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lewiston High School?
Lewiston High School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lewiston High School?
Lewiston High School has 1,645 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Lewiston High School serve?
Lewiston High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lewiston High School receive per student?
Lewiston High School receives $19,093 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lewiston High School in 04240 ▼
Avg Home Value
$305,242
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,529
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
50.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026