Lexington High School

100 E Wall St
Lexington, IL 61753
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
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Lexington High School is the high school of Lexington Community Unit School District 7 in Lexington, Illinois. The high school usually enrolls 40 to 50 students in each of the 4 grade levels.
Serving 161 students in grades 9-12, Lexington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lexington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Lexington High School's student population of 161 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Purple
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars

School Rankings

Lexington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lexington High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1789 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-39%
27%
11-19%
30%
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lexington High School's ranking?
Lexington High School is ranked #1789 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lexington High School often compared to?
Lexington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgeview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lexington High School?
The graduation rate of Lexington High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lexington High School?
161 students attend Lexington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lexington High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lexington High School?
Lexington High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lexington High School offer ?
Lexington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lexington High School part of?
Lexington High School is part of Lexington CUSD 7 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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