Lexington Catholic High School is a

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located in the Rosemill neighborhood in

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. It is located in the

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. In 2007, it was named a

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History

The school was formed in 1951 through the merger of two secondary schools: St. Catherine's Academy, founded in 1823, and Lexington Latin High, founded in 1924. Lexington Catholic moved to its current location in 1957. In 2007, the school was named a

. It was the first high school in central Kentucky to receive the award.

Accreditation

Lexington Catholic is accredited by the

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and approved by the Kentucky State Department of Education. They have been given recognition for being a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School (one of three high schools in Kentucky chosen in 2007).

Notable alumni

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mayor of

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and member of the

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85th Secretary of State of Kentucky *

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former professional basketball player *

Nick Maronde John Nicholas Maronde (born September 5, 1989) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Career Amateur Maronde went to Lexington Catholic High School in L ...

professional baseball player *

Natalie Novosel Natalie Novosel (born November 22, 1989) is an American professional basketball player. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, she went to Lexington Catholic High School and played collegiately for the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. USA Basketball Novose ...

professional basketball player *

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References

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* {{Authority control Educational institutions established in 1951 Lexington Catholic High School alumni Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington Catholic secondary schools in Kentucky Schools accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 1951 establishments in Kentucky