Summary:
Lexington High School is a public high school located in Lexington, Oklahoma, serving approximately 300 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White, followed by Hispanic, Native American, and students of two or more races.
Academically, Lexington High School has seen fluctuations in its performance, ranking 270 out of 439 Oklahoma high schools and earning a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts (25.7%), Mathematics (12.7%), and Science (14.7%) are below the state averages. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 58.33% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools like Norman North High School (37.86%) and Washington High School (29.46%). Additionally, Lexington High School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 16.5, compared to schools like Maysville High School (10.3) and Paoli High School (9.5).
When compared to nearby high schools, Lexington High School generally performs below average, with Norman North High School and Norman High School consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state and having significantly higher proficiency rates. Lexington High School's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with the school ranking relatively well for its special education students and low socioeconomic status students, but significantly lower for its White student population. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has been on a declining trend, dropping from 137 out of 307 Oklahoma high schools in the 2020-2021 school year to 270 out of 439 in the 2022-2023 school year. To address these challenges, Lexington High School may need to explore strategies to improve instructional quality, provide targeted support for underperforming subgroups, and collaborate with nearby high-performing schools like Purcell High School, which is located just 2.81 miles away and has a similar student population size and demographic makeup.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Lexington
SchoolDigger Rank:
270th of 439 Oklahoma High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,735
Feeder schools for Lexington High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.5
Number of students: 300
Racial breakdown:
White:
65.7%
Hispanic:
14.0%
Two or more races:
11.0%
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American Indian:
8.0%
African American:
1.0%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.3%
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