Lexington Junior High School

372 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Lexington Junior High School, located at 90 Frederick St in Lexington, Ohio, serves as a vital component of the Lexington Local School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering academic growth, personal responsibility, and social development during the critical middle-school years. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects while offering extracurricular opportunities that encourage exploration and skill-building in arts, athletics, and technology.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Lexington. Known for its strong school spirit and commitment to the "Lexington tradition" of excellence, the institution emphasizes character education and a supportive environment. By maintaining a focus on both high performance standards and student well-being, Lexington Junior High School strives to prepare its students for the rigor of high school while helping them develop the confidence and independence necessary for long-term success.

372

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lexington Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	13
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

White
324 (87.1%)
Two or More
27 (7.3%)
Hispanic
13 (3.5%)
Black
6 (1.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lexington Local
Phone:	(419)884-2112
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 7 181

Grade 8 191