Lexington Catholic High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked KY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 796 students
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Lexington Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Lexington Catholic High School
9	190
10	194
11	210
12	202

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Grade 11 is the largest grade at Lexington Catholic High School, with 210 students.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

mild learning differences including dyslexia and attention deficit disorders

Year Founded

1951

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007

Student Body

Total Students

796 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 13%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

75 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

77%

Average Class Size

22 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

Advanced Courses

AP American GovernmentAP Biology

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

AP ChemistryAP English Language

AP English LiteratureAP Environmental Science

AP European HistoryAP French Language

AP LatinAP Music Theory

AP Physics BAP Physics C

AP Spanish LanguageAP Statistics

AP Studio ArtAP United States History

AP World History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Mindy Towles

Sports

Total Sports Offered

17 sports

Sports

Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee

Volleyball

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

25 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Other Activities:

Academic TeamArt Club

BandChess Club

ChoirCreative Writing Club

Culinary ClubDrama

French ClubFrench Honor Society

Latin ClubLatin Honor Society

National Beta ClubNational Honor Society

Outdoor ClubPeer Ministry

Service ClubSpanish Club

Spanish Honor SocietySpeech Team

Spirit ClubStudent Council

Tri M Music Honor SocietyY Club

Yearbook and Newspaper

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School Notes

We, Lexington Catholic High School, serve as an integral part of the mission of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington.
We serve students of all faith traditions by providing a high quality Catholic college preparatory education that fosters the spiritual ideas and moral values of the Gospel.
In this dynamic faith community, we nurture the development of the mind, spirit, and body of our students.

Lexington Catholic offers specialized programs in Mathematics, Science, and Technology and in the Fine Arts called the Exemplar Scholars Programs and an Equine Academy. These programs require a separate application process. Please visit our website for more information about these programs.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lexington Catholic High School often compared to?

Lexington Catholic High School is often viewed alongside schools like Lexington Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Lexington Catholic High School?

The acceptance rate of Lexington Catholic High School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 91%.

What sports does Lexington Catholic High School offer?

Lexington Catholic High School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. Lexington Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for most sports offered.

What is Lexington Catholic High School's ranking?

Lexington Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Lexington Catholic High School?

The application deadline for Lexington Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Lexington Catholic High School located?

Lexington Catholic High School is located in the Rosemill neighborhood of Lexington, KY.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lexington, KY is $11,204 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lexington, KY is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).