Lexington High School (Illinois)

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Lexington High School is located in the city of Lexington, Illinois, USA.

[edit] Academics

Lexington is well known for its academics. Both the elementary and high schools are highly rated in the state. The elementary school is recognized for scoring well on the Illinois Standard Achievement Test (ISAT).

[edit] Sports

The Lexington High School athletic teams consist of 14 boys and girls sports. Lexington has had a true tradition of high school football. With 4 state championship trips (1980, 1984, 1994, 2001). Boy's Sports Football Baseball Basketball Track and Field Cross Country* Swimming (co-op with Pontiac High School) Girls Sports Volleyball Basketball Softball Track and Field Cross Country* Swimming (Co-op with Pontiac High School)

[edit] Football

Lexington has had a true tradition of high school football. They have been to the state championship 4 times total (1980, 1984, 1994, 2001). They were under head coach Don Tanney, until he retired last year. In 2007 they are under head coach Mike Castleman (previously from Tremont High School).