Catholic high school in Lexington, KY offering specialized programs for students with learning differences including dyslexia and ADHD
Lexington Catholic High School is a Catholic college preparatory institution serving grades 9-12 in Lexington, KY, with a specialized Learning Difference Programs that supports students with mild learning differences, including dyslexia and attention deficit disorders. The school provides a structured academic environment where students with learning differences can access a rigorous curriculum while receiving personalized attention and accommodations tailored to their needs.
The school maintains an average class size of 22 students with 75 full-time classroom teachers, 77% of whom hold advanced degrees. Students benefit from a comprehensive range of AP courses, honors programs, and robust extracurricular offerings including athletics and clubs. The Learning Difference Programs ensure that students with ADHD and dyslexia are supported academically and socially within a faith-based community that values both excellence and inclusion.
Admissions follow a rolling process with a 99% acceptance rate, and the school offers summer programming for additional academic support. Families seeking a Catholic high school education with built-in accommodations and specialized staffing will find Lexington Catholic provides both college preparation and a values-centered community that nurtures students with learning differences.
| Year Founded | 1951 |
| Tuition Notes | $2025-2026 Tuition, Fees, and Parish Verification |
| Total Students | 796 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 75 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 77 |
| Average Class Size | 22 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
| Admissions Director | Mindy Towles |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 99 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Bowling · Cheering · Cross Country · Dance · Diving · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Ultimate Frisbee · Volleyball · Show More (1) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | 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 · Show More (9) · Hide |
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) · Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| School Calendar | www.lexingtoncatholic.com/apps/events |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School · - Selected in 2007 |
| Average ACT Score | 25 |