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Lexington Senior High School

Public | 9-12 | 772 students

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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
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2011:
Based on 1 rating
2010:
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Posted May 6, 2013

No understanding of how the school has functioning individuals. The person below deserves a shot at mayor. At least s/he comprehends the LACK thereof support.


Posted April 25, 2013

There is a split between BOE, admins, faculty. Students run the entire school. No set policies.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2011

This school is an improving curriculum, some very dedicated teachers, and some who are not as dedicated. The new school administration is changing things for the good and making this a better more rigorous school.


Posted November 14, 2009

This school is becoming better ever since they added a new school uniform policy.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 1, 2008

I started out in this school system in elementary and a year of middle school, but I left for 7th-11th and now I'm back for my senior year. Having gone to another school and seen things that go on in other places Lexington is actually in my eyes better than most schools in Davidson County, but Lexington is always the ones getting called out on their mistakes. So, I say before you talk about another school find out what's going on in yours. Lexington is a great school system and I wouldn't want to graduate anywhere else.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 16, 2008

There are some stellar teachers at LSHS .It is a good school but needs to have more AP courses and stronger administrative leadership. Many of the teachers feel they are not really supported by the principals.


Posted May 21, 2008

I attend LSHS and i believe it is a wonderful school that teaches you to cope with diversity and prepares you for the real world. Despite all the bad things that are said about LSHS it really is a positive environment with caring teachers who do everything in their power to help you become susful. And with the new administration I see a positive future for all of us.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 26, 2007

I Have been in this school system all my life and lots of people think this school is so bad. I feel more safe at my school than I do anywhere else. in other schools they have guns brought to school beacuse of students having too much freedom before they have an adequate amount of responsibility
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 2, 2005

As an Alumni of this school i feel that the academics prepared me adaquitly for my colligate career. But more so than that, gave the oppertunity to embrace all the different cultures and peoples around me; This is encouraged and flourish in the LSHS family. Extracurricular activites are surrounded in the same history die-hard following as most D-1 schools. I love Lexington Senior High school with every ounce of my being. I'll always remember that Lexington gave my the skills to flourish at UNC-Chapel Hill and beyond.
—Submitted by Jill, a former student


Posted December 16, 2004

its alright im a student here. some of the teachers seem like they dont care. other than that it alright.
—Submitted by Jacob Glenn, a student


Posted November 10, 2004

I couldn't have asked for a better education in the public system. With such a diverse population, I learned to associate with people on many levels. What a great advantage this has been.
—Submitted by a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 64% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 59% in 2012.

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Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

203 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
31%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 82% in 2011.

158 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 83% in 2012.

168 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
77%
Civics and Economics

The state average for Civics and Economics was 80% in 2011.

122 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%
English I

The state average for English I was 83% in 2012.

199 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
65%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 77% in 2011.

145 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%
United States History

The state average for United States History was 82% in 2011.

185 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students49%
Female54%
Male44%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
Multiracial43%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities31%
Non-disabled students51%
Limited English proficiency47%
Proficient in English49%
Academically giftedn/a

Biology

All Students73%
Female78%
Male68%
Black65%
Asian90%
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiency55%
Proficient in English74%
Academically giftedn/a

English I

All Students66%
Female76%
Male58%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities12%
Non-disabled students71%
Limited English proficiency39%
Proficient in English71%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 49% 31%
White 23% 54%
Hispanic 20% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 68%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Travis Taylor
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (336) 242-1285
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26 Penry Street
Lexington, NC 27292
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Phone: (336) 242-1574

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