Lewis Central Senior High School

Lewis Central Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3504 Harry Langdon Blvd,  Council Bluffs, IA
Lewis Central Community School District
3.7
3.7
1,002 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
78.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
72.5%
Science
64.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
505:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
81.7%
Hispanic
11.8%
Two or more races
4%
Black
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best HS For Athletes in Iowa
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 207 Students
Iowa State University 189 Students
Iowa Western Community College 148 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 126 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 72 Students
University of Northern Iowa 65 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 57 Students
Drake University 57 Students
Creighton University 54 Students
University of South Dakota 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 61 Students
Business 49 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Biology 48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Marketing 23 Students
Education 23 Students
Engineering 19 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Elementary Education 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 195 Reviews
4.0 Alum
8/24/2025
I went to lewis central highschool for my 4 years of highshool and the experience was alright, I reallt liked that attending lewis central high school you had the ability to chip away at college classes and credits to further your academics, I do believe lewis central also has great athletics, easily best in the area. Also they need a powerlifting team.
4.0 Senior
5/3/2024
Lewis Central Senior high school provides a safe environment for students and has great teachers. Some of the flaws would be with the punishment system in our school. I've seen on multiple occasions where students aren't punished fairly. We do have a great athletic program though.
5.0 Senior
5/3/2024
Lewis Central was one of the best experienced in my life, the culture on Friday nights during football games and the coming together of the community when things go bad. It's definitely up there as one of the greats. The staff is always so nice and pleasant to talk to. Making a good conversation is never a challenge. The subjects taught are done in a great manner. Students are provided many options for classes to do as they please. Lewis Central earns its title as a blue ribbon school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/9/2021
Lewis Central set me up for the road to success both academically and personally. As a former Titan, the relationships that I was able to foster with both the students and administration I still hold dear years later. The curriculum challenges students to think outside the box while using the most a...
3.0 other
9/15/2020
I never felt adequately prepared for life after high school, either college or entering the real world in general. I had great relationships with a few teachers and my school counselor; there are some truly amazing educators that teach/have taught at this school. I rarely thought about what college...
4.0 student
7/13/2013
I absolutely loved this school and most of the people, most of the teachers are nice and outgoing, and the school isn't massive and its easy to navigate through. The hallways are a little crowded but you get used to it. The kids there are a little stuck-up but it just depends on who you're hanging o...
5.0 parent
4/14/2008

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Lewis Central Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Council Bluffs, IA and is served by the Lewis Central Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,002 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Lewis Central Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $400,343. Discover additional schools in the area, like Abraham Lincoln High School, Heartland Christian School, Lewis Central Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Council Bluffs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lewis Central Senior High School.

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