Leicester High

lhs.leicester.k12.ma.us/

388 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Leicester High School, located at 174 Paxton Street in Leicester, Massachusetts, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the town of Leicester. As part of the Leicester Public Schools district, the high school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic disciplines with opportunities for personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its academic offerings, Leicester High School plays a significant role in the local community by providing a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. These programs are designed to help students develop leadership skills, teamwork, and well-rounded interests outside of the classroom. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, faculty contact, and district updates, you can visit their official website at http://www.leicester.k12.ma.us.

388

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leicester High
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	77
Black	27
Asian	12
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
252 (65.1%)
Hispanic
77 (19.9%)
Black
27 (7.0%)
Two or More
18 (4.7%)
Asian
12 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Leicester
Phone:	(508)892-7030
Website:	http://lhs.leicester.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
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 92

Grade 10 83

Grade 11 122

Grade 12 87

Ungraded 4

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Leicester High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	92
Grade 10	83
Grade 11	122
Grade 12	87
Ungraded	4

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Leicester High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	172	44.3%
Male	215	55.4%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

High School 9th - 12th