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#1565 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 46% in state

Lexington High School

High School · Lexington Local · Lexington, OH

A Lexington Local high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

103 Clever Ln, Lexington, OH 44904

  • Math 62% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation6.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$12,223
Chronic Absenteeism22.1%

Students at Lexington High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 67% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lexington High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average467/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,458

Median home value

$197,200

Median rent

$767/mo

College educated

27.7%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
6.9% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
-- Mansfield Christian School-Private · tuition6.6PK–124.6 mi598Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Lexington Local

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$12,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lexington High School is listed in Lexington Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lexington High School

Lexington High School is a public high school in Lexington, OH, part of Lexington Local, serving approximately 679 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,565 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lexington High School

What grades does Lexington High School serve?

Lexington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lexington High School?

Lexington High School has an enrollment of approximately 679 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lexington High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lexington High School rank in OH?

Lexington High School ranks #1,565 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Lexington High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lexington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lexington High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lexington High School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Lexington High School a charter school?

No, Lexington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lexington High School a Title I school?

No, Lexington High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lexington High School?

43.7% of students at Lexington High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
679
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Richland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 44904)
14,057
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
41.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44904; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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