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Lexington Crime Statistics: What the Data Actually Shows
A plain-spoken look at Lexington crime statistics straight from the police department's own monthly reports: what is up, what is down, and why every crime site shows a different number.
Is Lexington Kentucky Safe? An Honest Local Take
An honest local perspective on Lexington safety from a longtime resident. Real data, real context, and a useful way to think about safety when researching a move to Lexington.
Tates Creek High School: Home of the Commodores and FCPS's IB Program
Tates Creek High School in Lexington: founded 1965, home of the Commodores, Fayette County's International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and notable pro athlete alumni.
Henry Clay High School: Lexington's Oldest Public High School
Henry Clay High School is Lexington's oldest public high school, dating back to 1834. Covers history, programs, athletics, and which neighborhoods feed in.
Frederick Douglass High School: Lexington's Newest Public High School and a Football Powerhouse
Frederick Douglass High School is the newest FCPS high school, opened 2017. Home of the Broncos, 2022 state football champions, and the Biomedical Sciences Magnet.
Bryan Station High School: Defending Heritage on Lexington's East Side
Bryan Station High School in Lexington KY: history from 1958, the 1782 Bryan Station Fort siege namesake, Kentucky's first public school mariachi band, and Air Force JROTC.
Lafayette High School: Kentucky's Highest-Ranked Public High School (Of Lexington's Six)
Lafayette High School in Lexington KY: highest-ranked FCPS high school, home of SCAPA, six basketball state titles, notable alumni from two Kentucky governors to Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School: Home of the Bulldogs and MSTC Magnet
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington: founded 1990 to honor the original Dunbar (1923-1967), home of the MSTC magnet, a Bulldog cheerleading dynasty, and Jeopardy! champions.
Lexington Schools Guide: How FCPS Works for Relocation Families
How Fayette County Public Schools works, the six traditional high schools, magnet programs, and how zoning relates to each Lexington neighborhood.