Lewiston High School is a public high school in Lewiston, Maine, United States. The school was founded in 1850 and has occupied its current building since 1973.The school mascot is the Blue Devil and the colors are blue and white. The new principal is Jonathan Radtke.
Serving 1,709 students in grades 9-12, Lewiston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,709 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewiston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lewiston High School's student population of 1,709 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,709 students
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Year Founded
1850
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lewiston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewiston High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#488 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
5%
4%
Black
44%
5%
White
43%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Devil
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewiston High School's ranking?
Lewiston High School is ranked #488 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Lewiston High School often compared to?
Lewiston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edward Little High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lewiston High School?
The graduation rate of Lewiston High School is 73%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lewiston High School?
1,709 students attend Lewiston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Lewiston High School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewiston High School?
Lewiston High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lewiston High School offer ?
Lewiston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewiston High School part of?
Lewiston High School is part of Lewiston School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I hate Lewiston High School... I may be a student here, but I absolutely hate it. There is fights going on in the lunch room, and bullying everywhere, teachers and upper "Faculty", think they know what's going on, but they are forgetting there is Social Media, I can't even begin to explain how horrible this schools is. The teachers, Oh my don't even get me started, there is a few amount of teachers who actually care.
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