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Lewistown Jr/sr High School

15205 N State 100 Hwy
Lewistown, IL 61542
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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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 268 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lewistown Jr/sr High School's student population of 268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Scarlet, Columbia blue
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 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2478 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
27%
15-19%
30%
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Indians

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%.
How many students attend Lewistown Jr/sr High School?
268 students attend Lewistown Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lewistown Jr/sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 Community Unit School District 97.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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