Serving 325 students in grades 9-12, Lancaster High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lancaster High's attendance zone covers the entire Lancaster, WI school district, encompassing approximately 144.1 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lancaster High School's student population of 325 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lancaster High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lancaster High School is 0.15, 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
#866 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
92%
66%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Flying Arrows
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lancaster High School's ranking?
Lancaster High School is ranked #866 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Lancaster High School often compared to?
Lancaster High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fennimore High School, Platteville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lancaster High School?
The graduation rate of Lancaster High School is 5%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Lancaster High School?
325 students attend Lancaster High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lancaster High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lancaster High School?
Lancaster High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
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 Community School District.
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