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Best High Schools in Lexington, Kentucky
Compare 18 high schools in Lexington. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
18
High Schools
Public & Charter Schools
42,175
Total Students
Across Lexington
12.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
18 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score37%
ELA Assessment Score42%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)9 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,370 students at Lafayette High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
About High Schools in Lexington
Lexington, Kentucky offers 18 high schools providing comprehensive education for students preparing for college and careers. These schools offer diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and advanced placement courses.
Lafayette High School
publichighGrade 9-12
401 Reed Ln, Lexington, KY 40503
6.1
Rating
Students
2,370
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
56%
Steam Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
123 East 6 Street, Lexington, KY 40508
6
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
52%
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1600 Man O' War Blvd, Lexington, KY 40513
5.5
Rating
Students
1,828
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
52%
Success Academy
publichighGrade 6-12
1555 Georgetown Road, Lexington, KY 40508
5
Rating
Students
401
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Family Care Center
publichighGrade 9-12
1135 Harry Sykes Way, Lexington, KY 40504
5
Rating
Students
22
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Audrey Grevious Center
publichighGrade 6-12
1177 Harry Sykes Way, Lexington, KY 40504
5
Rating
Students
21
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Frederick Douglass High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2000 Winchester Road, Lexington, KY 40509
4.6
Rating
Students
1,770
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
40%
Henry Clay High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2100 Fontaine Rd, Lexington, KY 40502
4.5
Rating
Students
1,939
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
45%
Carter G. Woodson Academy
publichighGrade 6-12
2000 Winchester Road, Lexington, KY 40509
4.2
Rating
Students
316
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Tates Creek High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1111 Centre Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40517
4.2
Rating
Students
1,723
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
Bryan Station High School
publichighGrade 9-12
201 Eastin Rd, Lexington, KY 40505
2.9
Rating
Students
2,030
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
26%
The Stables
publichighGrade 8-12
4185 Walt Robertson Road, Lexington, KY 40511
2
Rating
Students
33
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
Future Forward Education & Career Center
publichighGrade 6-12
3475 Spurr Rd, Lexington, KY 40511
2
Rating
Students
37
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
Fayette County Learning Center
publichighGrade 8-12
475 Price Road, Lexington, KY 40508
1.7
Rating
Students
191
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Martin L King Acad For Excellence Alt
publichighGrade 6-12
2200 Liberty Rd, Lexington, KY 40505
1.3
Rating
Students
164
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
10%
Opportunity Middle College
publichighGrade 11-12
470 Cooper Drive, Lexington, KY 40506
N/A
Rating
Students
102
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
publichighGrade 6-12
3050 Rio Dosa Dr, Lexington, KY 40509
N/A
Rating
Students
11
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Homebound Secondary
publichighGrade 6-12
701 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40502
N/A
Rating
Students
6
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
How many high schools are in Lexington, Kentucky?
There are several high schools in Lexington, offering diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and college preparation courses.
What is the best high school in Lexington?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated high schools in Lexington include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all high schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Lexington?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Lexington is 12.6:1.