Lexington High School
- Public
- LEXINGTON, MA
Public School
Lexington High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- LEXINGTON, MA
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 384 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
1,242 responses
Average ACT
31
423 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. 43 responsesPoll
70%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 43 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. 51 responses82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 51 responses61%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 51 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. 57 responses81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 57 responses81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 57 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. 62 responses56%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 62 responses79%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 62 responsesSimilar Schools
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Lexington High School Reviews
Rating 3.86 out of 5 384 reviews
LHS is a good school. The academics are very good. Teachers are very hit or miss. The student body is a pretty generic high school group of students. However, the main drawback of attending LHS is the culture of competition that exists here. It is taboo to admit failure in a class or get help. The administration does nothing to help this.
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.
I attended LHS for only two years, as I moved from Argentina during my Junior Year. It was a marvelous experience with great teachers and a very healthy and competitive environment that helped me develop many skills and understand the importance of education. I was surrounded by people from all over the world, something that made moving to the USA easier. I think that COVID kind of ruined my experience a little because I would go to school in person every other week and it was basically impossible to meet everyone there because I would simply never see them, but that changed during my senior year. I could not think of anything the school should change, everyone I have talked to about this agrees that this is a wonderful space that prepares you really well for college and provides an easy environment for connections and new friendships.