School and Community
Lexington is a residential community with a rich history dating back to before the
Revolutionary War. Located twelve miles northwest of Boston, the town is home to numerous
high-technology industries and commercial establishments. The town population is about 30,000.
Ninety-three percent of the town’s eligible children attend its six elementary schools,
two middle schools, and one high school that serve the educational needs of approximately 6,100
students.
Class of 2008 Future Plans
| Size of class |
492 |
| Four-year college |
92.2% |
| Two-year college |
1.4% |
| College prep |
1.2% |
| Year off |
1.2% |
| Other |
4.0% |
Lexington High School
Grades 9–12 enrollment in 2008–09: 1,991 (509 seniors)
Professional faculty and administration: 211
.......................with advanced degrees: 176
CEEB Code: 221190
Accreditation: New England Association of Schools and Colleges
..................... Massachusetts State Department of Education
Average length of class periods: 55 minutes = 4 credits
Average length of double lab periods: 110 minutes = 6 credits
Length of year: 182 days. Classes meet 4 times a week with the exception of lab sciences,
which meet 5 times a week. Advanced Placement Biology, Chemistry, and Physics meet 6
times a week.
Passing mark: D
Standardized Test Results
| Distribution of SAT Reasoning Scores |
| Class of 2008 |
| |
Critical Reading |
Math |
Writing |
| 700-800 |
115 |
172 |
152 |
| 600-699 |
187 |
173 |
165 |
| 500-599 |
116 |
88 |
108 |
| 400-499 |
46 |
38 |
46 |
| below 400 |
17 |
10 |
10 |
| Mean Scores |
616 |
643 |
633 |
| Distribution of SAT Subject Scores |
| Class of 2008 |
| Test |
Mean Score |
| English Literature |
668 |
| Math Level 1C |
666 |
| Math Level 2C |
732 |
| French |
665 |
| Spanish |
706 |
| Biology-E |
672 |
| Biology-M |
679 |
| Chemistry |
705 |
| U.S. History |
675 |
| World History |
657 |
| Special Recognition |
| 78 |
2009 National Merit Letters of Commendation |
| 17 |
2009 National Merit Semi-Finalists |
| 14 |
2008 Advanced Placement National Scholars |
| 53 |
2008 Advanced Placement Scholars with Honors |
| 82 |
2008 Advanced Placement Scholars |
| 94 |
2008 Advanced Placement Scholars with Distinction |
Top Six Schools Matriculated
| UMass Amherst |
16 |
| Boston University |
15 |
| University of Vermont |
13 |
| Washington University, St. Louis |
10 |
| Cornell University |
9 |
| Colby College |
8 |