For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 19,127 students in Lancaster, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lancaster, CA are Soar High (Students On Academic Rise), Paseo Grande Charter and Phoenix High Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Lancaster, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 51%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Soar High (Students On Academic Rise), with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lancaster, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3041 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
Gr: 9-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Paseo Grande Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5248 Rose St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(833) 980-1356
Lancaster, CA 93535
(833) 980-1356
Gr: K-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix High Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
228 East Ave. H8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-3936
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-3936
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Empower Generations
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44236 10th St. W. Ste. 105
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 429-3264
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 429-3264
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Academies Of The Antelope Valley
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6300 West Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3031
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3031
Gr: 6-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Quartz Hill High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6040 West Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 718-3100
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 718-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 3,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Mission View Public
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26334 Citrus St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 874-1341
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 874-1341
Gr: 8-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Mission Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43141 Business Center Pkwy Ste
Lancaster, CA 93535
(844) 788-3965
Lancaster, CA 93535
(844) 788-3965
Gr: 6-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44701 32nd St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-7649
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-7649
Gr: 9-12 | 2,697 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Desert Sands Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44130 20th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-3357
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-3357
Gr: 8-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Vista Real Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 South A St. Ste. 3
Lancaster, CA 93535
(805) 486-5449
Lancaster, CA 93535
(805) 486-5449
Gr: 9-12 | 1,327 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Antelope Valley Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37212 47th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-0044
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-0044
Gr: K-12 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Eastside High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 East Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3800
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,592 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Assurance Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43145 Business Center Ste. 102
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-1225
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-1225
Gr: 8-12 | 3,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Antelope Valley High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44900 North Division St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-8552
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-8552
Gr: 9-12 | 1,512 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Desert Winds Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 East Kettering St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-7555
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-7555
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Lancaster, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Antelope Valley Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5606 West Ave L8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3307
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3307
Gr: 7-12
44514 20th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 317-9236
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 317-9236
Gr: K-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 105:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
6300 West Ave. L
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 722-4421
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 722-4421
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Diego Hills Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4612 Dehesa Rd., Rm. 11
Lancaster, CA 93535
(619) 286-0312
Lancaster, CA 93535
(619) 286-0312
Gr: K-12
Eastside Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6742 East Avenue H
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1222
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1222
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 82%
44950 Valley Central Way Ste.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 622-9240
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 622-9240
Westside Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
5606 W. Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 206-3750
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 206-3750
Gr: K-8
41625 North 170th St., East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-2118
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-2118
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lancaster, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lancaster, CA include Soar High (Students On Academic Rise), Paseo Grande Charter and Phoenix High Community Day.
How many public high schools are located in Lancaster?
16 public high schools are located in Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lancaster include: Lancaster High School vs. Quartz Hill High School, Quartz Hill High School vs. Lancaster High School, Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) vs. Quartz Hill High School
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