Lexington High School
School Overview
Lexington High School is a public school located in Lexington, South Carolina. It is a school in Lexington School District 1 district.
According to the South Carolina state assessment result, 81% of students are proficient in Math learning and 86% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,938 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 115 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,938 students are attending Lexington High School. By gender, there are 1,030 and 908 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Lexington High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 660 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Asian | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black | 26 | 5 | 21 |
| White | 572 | 239 | 333 |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Total | 660 | 276 | 384 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 115 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Lexington High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 99.1% of teachers are certified. 95.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 115 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 114 | 99.1% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 0.9% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 1.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 2.6% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 388 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 51,222 Households |
| Population | 138,883 |
| Male | 69,461 |
| Female | 71,545 |
| Child Population | 44,069 |
| Total Housing Units | 55,992 Units |
| Average House Value | $168,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $953 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.60% |
| Average Household Income | $69,396 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.03% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Lexington High School offers 16 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 441 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 19 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 617 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Lexington High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 16 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 441 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 33 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 77 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 405 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 19 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 617 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lexington 01
In Lexington 01, 32 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in LEXINGTON, South Carolina
4 private schools are serving students in LEXINGTON, South Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.