Lexington High School
- Public
- LEXINGTON, MA
Public School
Lexington High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- LEXINGTON, MA
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 375 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade B+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Lexington High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
92%
Percent Proficient - Math
96%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1390
1,203 responses
Average ACT
31
419 responses
AP Enrollment
45%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$202,852
National
$69,021Median Rent
$2,493
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$980,100
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
88%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 42 responsesPoll
69%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 42 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,261
Free or Reduced Lunch
7%
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 50 responses82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 50 responses62%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 50 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$80,946
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.7%
68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 56 responses80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 56 responses80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 56 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$24,533 / year
National
$12,23984%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 61 responses57%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 61 responses79%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 61 responsesSimilar Schools
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Yeah, Lexington high school is stressful. Not necessarily because of our academics (though many of our teachers are Ivy/t20 grads) but because of the students. We’re very competitive, and there’s an external drive/stress culture depending on who you hang out with. It’s very common for us to send most of our class (even the “popular” and “slacker” kids) to top schools for their major.
We have no school spirit but that never mattered to me. Not many people attend football games or care about traditional high school popularity, which is refreshing. And our school is so big that you will definitely find your crowd.
Finally: yes, we’re known for our bad mental health, as expected from a top high school. But many teachers are really understanding of your circumstances, so don’t be afraid to reach out to them!
Overall, I’d definitely recommend LHS. I got to know so many amazing and intelligent friends and staff, while obtaining a great education.
We have no school spirit but that never mattered to me. Not many people attend football games or care about traditional high school popularity, which is refreshing. And our school is so big that you will definitely find your crowd.
Finally: yes, we’re known for our bad mental health, as expected from a top high school. But many teachers are really understanding of your circumstances, so don’t be afraid to reach out to them!
Overall, I’d definitely recommend LHS. I got to know so many amazing and intelligent friends and staff, while obtaining a great education.
Lexington High is an academically rigorous and highly competitive school for the socioeconomically privileged, with little regard for students from disenfranchised communities. The administration has never fully acknowledged the fact that black and Latinx scholars, particularly those from the Metco program, are severely underrepresented in AP/honors-level classes due to a lack of resources available to them (Lexington-local math programs such as RSM/Kumon, expensive tutoring or test prep services), nor have they made any effort to change this. The administration has never acknowledged the exponentially higher disciplinary rate for this same population of students. The administration only introduced Asian/Black history courses this year (2022). While my experience at Lexington High has been okay considering I am Asian (the second-most concentrated racial group at Lexington), I cannot say my peers from underrepresented communities feel the same.
Overall, it's a good school. The school has many online resources, many advanced classes, and lower-level classes. Though, the student work culture is intense and highly competitive. There are hundreds of different clubs and many activities and events. The diversity is very good, though there seem to be more Asians than others. The cafeteria functions like a food court so there are many options to choose from. The administration is overwhelmed due to the large population size. The school is generally safe and there are many caring people. There is a lot of parent involvement. Especially helping fund the school to give opportunities to the students. The orchestras are outstanding and are often praised for their advanced and talented musicians. Their concerts are very pleasing to listen to. The school has stopped the bring your own device program and replaced it with school-issued Chromebooks to help with the "equity issue". The facilities are quite old due to the age of the school.