At a glance
Reported students
2,405
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
210.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
459.5
Lexington High: 2,405 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
11.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,273
- Teachers (FTE)
- 186.42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Lexington High
Lexington High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lexington. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Lexington. NCES reports 2,405 students for 2024–25.
Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (46.7%) and White (37.3%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lexington High
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 210.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 13.65 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 13.65
- Nurses (FTE)
- 5.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2.7
- Social workers (FTE)
- 10.8
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.3%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black4.4%
- Asian46.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
21 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lexington
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wm Diamond Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
936 reported students
Jonas Clarke Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
796 reported students
Maria Hastings
Elementary · Grades KG–05
579 reported students
Joseph Estabrook
Elementary · Grades KG–05
490 reported students
Bowman
Elementary · Grades KG–05
429 reported students
Harrington
Elementary · Grades KG–05
374 reported students
Public schools near Lexington High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minuteman Regional High High · Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical | 09–12 | 669 | 2.1 mi |
| Waltham Sr High High · Waltham | 09–12 | 1,791 | 3.3 mi |
| Waltham Valor High School High · Waltham | 09–12 | 49 | 3.4 mi |
| Arlington High High · Arlington | 09–12 | 1,677 | 4 mi |
| Burlington High High · Burlington | 09–12 | 1,019 | 4.1 mi |
| Bedford High High · Bedford | 09–12 | 868 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lexington High
What grades does Lexington High serve?
Lexington High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lexington.
How many students attend Lexington High?
Lexington High reported 2,405 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,273 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lexington High?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 2,405 students and 210.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lexington High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lexington High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lexington attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Lexington High in?
Lexington High is part of Lexington, based in Lexington, MA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lexington High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Minuteman Regional High (2.1 mi), Waltham Sr High (3.3 mi), Waltham Valor High School (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.