Lexington Catholic High School
Tel:
(859) 277-7183
- 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 (2020-21)
- 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:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| 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.: 9% |
| Students by Grade |
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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
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 99% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Mindy Towles |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 17 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball |
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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