Lancaster High School is a high school in Lancaster, New York, United States that serves grades 9-12. It is operated by the Lancaster Central School District.
Serving 1,646 students in grades 9-12, Lancaster High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lancaster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lancaster High School's student population of 1,646 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
Year Founded
1894
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Lancaster High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lancaster High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
89%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lancaster High School's ranking?
Lancaster High School is ranked #188 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lancaster High School often compared to?
Lancaster High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Depew High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lancaster High School?
The graduation rate of Lancaster High School is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lancaster High School?
1,646 students attend Lancaster High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lancaster High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lancaster High School?
Lancaster High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lancaster High School offer ?
Lancaster High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lancaster High School part of?
Lancaster High School is part of Lancaster Central School District.
School Reviews
4 11/2/2020
Overall, Lancaster High School was a solid school for academics. You never had to struggle through a class without help to be offered, and the size of classes did not affect the teachers'' ability to deliver lessons effectively, but caused some loss of familiarity and knowledge of students. There was a multitude of extracurriculars and academic paths you could choose from that built on your areas of interest and strengths, whether it was the art & music department, sports, Healthcare, Finance/Business Administration, BOCES Career Exploration, Honors and AP programs, or others. I would say the only negatives I remember were a few teachers every year who put a serious damper on student attitude and morale, as well as the school administration seeming to hold grudges for a very long time with students who didn't start off on the right note. I don't believe the average student/teacher ratio of 15:1 is accurate on here, as our classes were always ~25 students to one teacher. There was a decent balance of stress placed on both academics and student involvement in extracurriculars, and plenty of opportunities to go to school-sponsored events such as Spirit Week bonfires, sporting events, school dances, movie nights, concerts, Art exhibits, trips, etc.
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