Lexington Catholic High School

Founded in 1951 and named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, Lexington Catholic High School offers a supportive and enriching academic environment, as well as one of the most affordable high school programs for international students in the U.S.

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Lexington, Kentucky
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Accepting Grades 9-11
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Cost of Attendance
$20k-$45k
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Why Study at Lexington Catholic High School?
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Affordable College Prep Program For International Students

With the total cost of attendance below $40,000 per year, Lexington Catholic offers one of the most affordable high school programs for international students.

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Rigorous Academic Programs In Math, Science, Busingess & Engineering

Lexington Catholic High School offers rigorous academic programs, including the Exemplar Scholars Program and Pathways of Emphasis, which provide opportunities in fields like Math, Science, Business, and Engineering. Students can explore career interests through internships and professional shadowing, while the High Marks Program offers personalized academic support.

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Desirable location and state-of-the-art facilities

Lexington, Kentucky, ranks among the best places to live for job opportunities, cost of living, and quality of life. Lexington Catholic has invested $12M in new facilities, enhancing science labs, study spaces, and athletic fields.

Study Abroad in Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington is one of the state’s cultural hubs, where international students have access to an abundance of historic sites, museums and other educational attractions​.

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Lexington has a population of 319,000.
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Easy access to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) by 10 minute driving.
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Close to University of Kentucky (#152) and shopping malls, restaurants and horse-racing venues.
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Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington Catholic High School Facts

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Year Founded

681

Total Enrollment

9-12

Grades Offered

17 Acre

Campus Size

28

Clubs & Organizations

23

Interscholastic sports

17

Average Class Size

22

AP Courses

16:1

Student To Teacher Ratio

31

Average ACT Score In Math

Academics

Exemplar Scholars Program

There are 3 tracks available: Math, Science & Technology Program, Liberal Arts Program and Fine Arts Program. Students are offered research, internship or mentorship opportunities within areas of personal and career-related interest and will present their experiences in the form of a Senior Showcase.

Pathways of Emphasis (POE)

The program has 2 tracks: Business Curriculum and Engineering Curriculum. Each curriculum allows students to identify and explore areas they are interested in to aid them in determining potential post-secondary studies.

High Marks Program

The program provides enriched and individualized academic support including tutoring, small group instruction, study skills, and testing accommodations available to all students in High Marks Center, a newly renovated learning space.

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