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Lewisburg HS

545 Newman Rd, Lewisburg, PA 17837 · (570) 523-3220 · Union County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL551 STUDENTS
Enrollment
551
High
DISTRICT 452 · STATE 738
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
27%
150 students
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 75%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
139
Grade 10
127
Grade 11
141
Grade 12
144
Student demographics
White
41776%
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
529%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 16%
Black
305%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 14%
Asian
173%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Two+
346%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
28351%
Female
26849%

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Test scores

PSSA + Keystone 2024-25 . % Proficient or Advanced
English Language Arts
82.6%
PA avg 51.1% . -0.9pp since 2023
Math
78.1%
PA avg 43.0% . +7.8pp since 2023
Source: PSSA + Keystone. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
76.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
65.9%
based on PA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+10.8pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
551
-67 (-11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 15.3:1
% White
76%
was 85%
% Hispanic
9%
was 5%
% Black
5%
was 5%
% Asian
3%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Lewisburg HS

Lewisburg HS is one of the close-knit 9-12 campuss in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, overseen by Lewisburg Area SD, with 551 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Pennsylvania's public schools average about 738 students each, so Lewisburg HS sits 25% smaller than that benchmark.

Within Lewisburg Area SD, which oversees 4 schools and 1,809 students, Lewisburg HS is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Lewisburg HS logs that 76% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 9% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 5% Black, 3% Asian. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 89%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Lewisburg HS shows 41 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.8:1, putting Lewisburg HS higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 27% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Union County runs at roughly 63%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

After controlling for student poverty, Lewisburg HS tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 65.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 76.8%.

Across the wider county, census data for Union County shows median household earnings sit near $76,404, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. Across Union County's 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,811 students), Lewisburg HS is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Kelly El Sch, around 0.4 miles off. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Lewisburg HS ranks 2nd on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 62.2%.

Lewisburg HS operates from a rural location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 11%: 618 students in 2018 compared to 551 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share contracted from 85% to 76%. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 15.3:1 in 2018 to 13.5:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Union County at a glance

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Population
42,456
Census ACS
Median income
$76,404
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
3,811 students

Quick facts

School name
Lewisburg HS
District
Lewisburg Area SD
Address
545 Newman Rd, Lewisburg, PA 17837
Phone
(570) 523-3220
County
Union County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
551
Teachers (FTE)
41
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
150 (27%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
421359004085
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Lewisburg HS
What is the total enrollment at Lewisburg HS?
Lewisburg HS enrolls approximately 551 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Lewisburg HS serve?
Lewisburg HS serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Lewisburg HS have?
Lewisburg HS employs 41 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.
How diverse is Lewisburg HS?
Lewisburg HS reports a student body of 76% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Black, 3% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Lewisburg HS in?
Lewisburg HS is part of Lewisburg Area SD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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