Lexington Catholic High School
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.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked KY School
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 840 students
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Lexington Catholic High School places among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
mild learning differences including dyslexia and attention deficit disorders
Year Founded
1951
Summer School Offered
Yes
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007
Student Body
Total Students
840 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 10%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
Average Class Size
22 students
Number of AP Courses
17 courses
Advanced Courses
AP American Government, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French Language, AP Latin, AP Music Theory, AP Physics B, AP Physics C, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP United States History, AP World History
Average ACT score
25
Finances and Admission
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
25 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Academic Team, Art Club, Band, Chess Club, Choir, Creative Writing Club, Culinary Club, Drama, French Club, French Honor Society, Latin Club, Latin Honor Society, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, Outdoor Club, Peer Ministry, Service Club, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society, Speech Team, Spirit Club, Student Council, Tri M Music Honor Society, Y Club, Yearbook and Newspaper
School Notes
- 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.
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The nearest high school to Lexington Catholic High School is Summit Christian Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School (0.3 miles away)
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Grades: PK-12 | 444 students 4.6 miles 3900 Rapid Run Drive
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 271-0079
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 271-0079
4.6
PK-12
444
Grades: K-12 | 87 students 1.3 miles 3000 Clays Mill Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 313-5285
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 313-5285
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K-12
87
Grades: NS-8 | 150 students 1.2 miles 725 Stone Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-4805
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-4805
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NS-8
150
Grades: PK-12 | 1,158 students 1.7 miles 450 W Reynolds Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
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PK-12
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