NEW LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

New Lexington High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the New Lexington School District school district, located in New Lexington, OH with about 510 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, New Lexington High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

New Lexington High School, located at 2547 Panther Dr NE in New Lexington, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the New Lexington City School District. As the home of the "Panthers," the school plays a central role in the Perry County community, fostering an environment dedicated to academic growth, extracurricular involvement, and school spirit. The facility is designed to support a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

Beyond its academic mission, New Lexington High School is a focal point for local community life. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations that encourage leadership and teamwork among its student body. By balancing rigorous coursework with diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped to meet the challenges of the future while remaining connected to the values and heritage of the New Lexington community.

For more information, contact New Lexington High School at (740) 342-3528 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2547 Panther Dr NE
New Lexington, OH 43764-9081
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NEW LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Lexington, OH with about 510 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
510
Teachers:
31
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 510 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
97.1%
Two or more races
1.0%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.