New Lexington High School

2547 Panther Dr NE
New Lexington, OH 43764

480 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

480

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Lexington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	462
Hispanic	5
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

White
462 (96.3 %)
Two or More
6 (1.3 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Lexington School District
Phone:	(740)342-3528
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 138

Grade 10 124

Grade 11 117

Grade 12 101