Enrollment
631
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, OH
Lexington High School
Federal NCES profile for Lexington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390494303589
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lexington, OH.
School address
District: Lexington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390494303589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lexington High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lexington High School
Lexington High School is a mid-sized high school in Lexington, Ohio, enrolling 631 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 631 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 672 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #392.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lexington Local spends $11,183 per pupil, 24% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lexington Local also operates Eastern Elementary School (504 students) and Lexington Junior High School (372 students) alongside Lexington High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lexington High School compares
Lexington High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 36% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,183
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Lexington High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington Local, which includes Lexington High School.
$11,183
Per student
-24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.9%
State 35.6%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lexington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lexington Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~631 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lexington High School
How many students attend Lexington High School?
Lexington High School has 631 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington High School is 17.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lexington High School?
20.2% of students at Lexington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington High School?
The largest demographic group at Lexington High School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Lexington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington High School?
Lexington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lexington High School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lexington, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lexington on the city page.
Is Lexington High School a good school?
Lexington High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lexington Local?
Besides Lexington High School, Lexington Local also operates Eastern Elementary School (504 students), Lexington Junior High School (372 students), and Central Elementary School (335 students). See the Lexington Local district page for the complete list.
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