Lexington Catholic High School vs. Lexington Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Lexington Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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Lexington Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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Overview
We, Lexington Catholic High School, serve as an integral part of the mission of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington.
We serve students of all faith traditions by providing a high quality Catholic college preparatory education that fosters the spiritual ideas and moral values of the Gospel.
In this dynamic faith community, we nurture the development of the mind, spirit, and body of our students.
Thank you for your interest in Lexington Christian Academy (LCA) and its programs. We recognize that as a parent, one of the most important decisions that you will make is where your child will attend school. As you are making this important decision, we invite you to explore our school. Learn how we are committed to "equipping and nurturing students to fulfill God`s calling on their lives through Christ-centered Education."
It all begins with the preschool and concludes with high school graduation. Our desire is to help students develop a love for learning as well as a love for Jesus. A true education provides relevant and balanced curricular offerings to cultivate growth in the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical, and creative areas of life.
At LCA, we employ a variety of teaching strategies large group, small group, experiential, hands-on, and individualized - to help our students develop life skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity. Our goal is to encourage and nurture each student as they develop their skills in a Christ-centered environment.
LCA is proud to offer a rich co-curricular program which includes an award-winning fine arts program, athletics program rich in tradition, and clubs/activities to serve students in the areas of leadership, service, and technology.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2007
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
mild learning differences including dyslexia and attention deficit disorders
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Year Founded
1951
1989
Students Body
Total Students
796 students
1416 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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148
Kindergarten Students
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85
Grade 1 Students
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86
Grade 2 Students
-
90
Grade 3 Students
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87
Grade 4 Students
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80
Grade 5 Students
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77
Grade 6 Students
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105
Grade 7 Students
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105
Grade 8 Students
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118
Grade 9 Students
190
116
Grade 10 Students
194
121
Grade 11 Students
210
108
Grade 12 Students
202
90
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
150 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
77%
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Average Class Size
22
18
Number of AP Classes
17
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:9
Average SAT score
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1373
Average ACT score
25
25
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(Standardized Dress Code)
(Standardized Dress Code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Aug. 1 / Sep. 1
Tuition Notes
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Tuition varies based on the program. Range is between $2,099-$14,896. Tuition Assistance is available for TK-12th grade students.
% on Financial Aid
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20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$5,000
Acceptance Rate
99%
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Admissions Director
Mindy Towles
Director of Admissions
Admissions Associate
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Melanie Steier
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17
19
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
25
26
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Academic Team, Art Club, Band, Chess Club, Choir, Creative Writing Club, Culinary Club, Drama, French Club, French Honor Society, Latin Club, Latin Honor Society, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, Outdoor Club, Peer Ministry, Service Club, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society, Speech Team, Spirit Club, Student Council, Tri M Music Honor Society, Y Club, Yearbook and Newspaper
Academic Team, Art Club, Beta Club, Biblical Leadership, Biblical Leadership Program, Chapel Committee, Chess Club, Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy, Chorus, Drum Line, French Club, Girls on the Run, International Leadership Trips, Junior High sports, Leadership Trips Abroad, Mission trips, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Pep Band, Pep Club, Robotics, Student Ambassador Program, Student Government, Theatre Club, Tri-M Society, Youth sports programs