Lexington High

2463 Augusta Highway
Lexington, SC 29072

2,536 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,536

Total Students

163.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lexington High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,834
Hispanic	208
Black	303
Asian	84
Two or More	95
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	7

White
1,834 (72.3%)
Black
303 (11.9%)
Hispanic
208 (8.2%)
Two or More
95 (3.7%)
Asian
84 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lexington 01
Phone:	(803)821-1300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	163.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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 9 662

Grade 10 645

Grade 11 561

Grade 12 668