Serving 1,995 students in grades 9-12, Lancaster High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,995 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lancaster High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lancaster, OH, covering approximately 58.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lancaster High School's student population of 1,995 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,995 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1849
School Calendar
School Motto
The Place to be For Learning, Caring, and Succeeding
School Rankings
Lancaster High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lancaster High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1999 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Gale, Personified As Gusto The Gale
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lancaster High School's ranking?
Lancaster High School is ranked #1999 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Lancaster High School often compared to?
Lancaster High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lancaster High School?
The graduation rate of Lancaster High School is 88%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Lancaster High School?
1,995 students attend Lancaster High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lancaster High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lancaster High School?
Lancaster High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lancaster High School offer ?
Lancaster High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lancaster High School part of?
Lancaster High School is part of Lancaster City School District.
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