LEWIS HIGH

1,697 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

**Robert E. Lee High School** (now officially renamed **John R. Lewis High School**) is a public secondary school located in Springfield, Virginia, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system, the school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience. In 2020, the school underwent a significant transformation, officially changing its name from Robert E. Lee High School to John R. Lewis High School to honor the late civil rights leader and U.S. Congressman.

The school offers a robust educational environment that emphasizes both rigorous academics and extracurricular engagement. Students at Lewis High have access to a wide array of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE), and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a vibrant culture through numerous athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs, all aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success while cultivating a strong sense of community and social responsibility.

1,697

Total Students

114.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEWIS HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	889
Black	202
Asian	359
Two or More	41
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
889 (52.4 %)
Asian
359 (21.2 %)
Black
202 (11.9 %)
White
196 (11.5 %)
Two or More
41 (2.4 %)
American Indian
7 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)924-8300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,697
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	114.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 439

Grade 10 440

Grade 11 402

Grade 12 416

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LEWIS HIGH
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	439
Grade 10	440
Grade 11	402
Grade 12	416

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LEWIS HIGH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	776	45.7%
Male	921	54.3%

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