Lexington High

lhs.lexingtonma.org

2,405 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lexington High School, located in the affluent suburb of Lexington, Massachusetts, is widely recognized as one of the premier public secondary schools in the United States. Serving a diverse student population, the school consistently earns top-tier state and national rankings for its rigorous academic curriculum and high standardized test scores. It is known for maintaining a highly competitive environment that emphasizes STEM excellence, humanities, and an extensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, preparing a high percentage of its graduates for admission to elite universities and colleges.

Beyond academics, Lexington High offers a robust extracurricular program that includes championship-level athletic teams, nationally recognized performing arts groups, and a wide array of student-led clubs. The school culture is characterized by a strong focus on community, global citizenship, and intellectual curiosity. Situated on a sprawling campus at 251 Waltham Street, the institution serves as a central hub for the town, reflecting the high value the Lexington community places on public education and academic achievement.

2,405

Total Students

210.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lexington High
Demographic	Student Count
White	897
Hispanic	110
Black	106
Asian	1,122
Two or More	160
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
1,122 (46.8%)
White
897 (37.4%)
Two or More
160 (6.7%)
Hispanic
110 (4.6%)
Black
106 (4.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

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:	Lexington
Phone:	(781)861-2320
Website:	http://lhs.lexingtonma.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	210.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 596

Grade 10 613

Grade 11 604

Grade 12 592