New Lexington High School

New Lexington School District
2547 Panther Dr NE
New Lexington, OH 43764
493 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.
493
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    477 (96.8%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: 493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
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 9 125
Grade 10 123
Grade 11 116
Grade 12 129
Gender Ratio
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Crooksville High School
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305 Students
4075 Ceramic Way
Crooksville, OH 43731 (6.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th