LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Lexington High is a public high school that is part of the Lexington 01 school district, located in Lexington, SC with about 1,934 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 131 teachers, Lexington High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Lexington High School, located at 2463 Augusta Highway in Lexington, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Lexington County School District One community. As a large, comprehensive public high school, it is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic rigor, offering a diverse curriculum that includes numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized career and technical education programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Lexington High School boasts a vibrant school culture characterized by a robust extracurricular landscape. The school is well-regarded for its competitive athletic programs, award-winning fine arts departments, and a wide variety of student-led clubs and organizations. By fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and extracurricular involvement, the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community and succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.
For more information, contact Lexington High at (803) 821-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3400
LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Lexington, SC with about 1,934 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lexington 01
- Total Students:
- 1,934
- Teachers:
- 131
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,934 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 80.9%
- Black or African American
- 9.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
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.