- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390494303589
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 38
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Lexington High School shrank from 746 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 390494303589 · Lexington, OH High · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 17.5:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastern Elementary School (504 students)
Lexington High School shrank from 746 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lexington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lexington High School
631 students
- Eastern Elemen
Eastern Elementary School
504 students
- Lexington Juni
Lexington Junior High School
372 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
335 students
- Western Elemen
Western Elementary School
308 students
What this shows Lexington High School reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington High School compares
Lexington High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Lexington Local reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~631 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 746 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), down 67.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.