Lancaster High School serves 2,726 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 13%
- Reading Proficiency: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lancaster High School's student population of 2,726 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lancaster High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)13%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
22%
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lancaster High School often compared to?
Lancaster High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quartz Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lancaster High School?
The graduation rate of Lancaster High School is 83%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lancaster High School?
2,726 students attend Lancaster High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Lancaster High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lancaster High School?
Lancaster High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lancaster High School offer ?
Lancaster High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lancaster High School part of?
Lancaster High School is part of Antelope Valley Union High School District.
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