Lexington High School

Lexington High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
251 Waltham St,  Lexington, MA
Lexington Public Schools
3.9
2.7
2,318 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Andrew Stephens
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1400
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
86%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
86%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
204
Full Time Teachers
204
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1400
Math
710
Verbal
690
Average ACT
31
Math
31
English
31
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
88%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
202:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
48.9%
Asian
49%
White
35%
Two or more races
6.6%
Black
4.7%
Hispanic
4.6%

School Rankings

#3 Best College Prep Public HS in Massachusetts
#4 Best Public HS in Massachusetts
#17 Best HS For Stem in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst 668 Students
Boston University 577 Students
Northeastern University 480 Students
Tufts University 376 Students
Brown University 340 Students
Boston College 324 Students
New York University 290 Students
Harvard University 276 Students
University of Vermont 215 Students
Cornell University 209 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 292 Students
Psychology 277 Students
Biology 263 Students
Computer Science 239 Students
Economics 167 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 161 Students
Political Science and Government 157 Students
Finance 123 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 121 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 112 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 349 Reviews
1.0 Freshman
5/7/2025
The students create the "prestige", not the school itself. The quality of education is very poor, and the school is too focused on directing its funds towards faculty salaries rather than doing anything about it. Don't be fooled by the people who call Lexington High School a good school; many of the students are bright, but they would excel in a better environment.
4.0 Senior
2/10/2025
It's a high pressure school, especially for the kids who strive to excel. They call it a pressure-cooker for a reason. Kids are often immensely stressed, and they can be very harsh on themselves. However, on the other hand, the students are all very excellent at what they do - driven and hardworking. The music department is excellent, especially the orchestra program.
5.0 Parent
2/8/2025
Great school that leaves the students well-prepared for college. The music and visual arts programs are high quality, and there are diverse offerings across all subjects.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 15 Reviews
1.0 other
2/10/2026
Lexington high School is a terrible high School because they are refusing to be interested in allowing all students in grades 9-12 to opt-out of their tryannical 1 to 1 Chromebook policy and be allowed to use their personal laptop computers during the school day because the Chromebooks are very chea...
4.0 parent
1/18/2025
This school has outstanding education, among the top in the state. Music, sports, theater are highly regarded.The school has a lot of pressure from parents, students and teachers -- so it is stressful for students and not great for mental health.Often parents send one child to the high school but no...
3.0 parent
1/22/2021
My advice is not to take French at this school. The Dean and teachers are not interested in your child’s success or their ability to speak French after graduating high school. The primary objective of one teacher in the department is to impart her sense of social justice and political views on the c...
5.0 other
12/13/2019
Did well enough for me...and then some. Some of the reviews are hilariously inaccurate.

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Lexington High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lexington, MA and is served by the Lexington Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,318 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 86% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. Lexington High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1400 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $2,012,043. Discover additional schools in the area, like Minuteman Regional High School, Waltham Valor High School, Waltham Sr High School, and more. Learn more about what Lexington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lexington High School.

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