Top 5 Best Lancaster Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 6,251 students in Lancaster, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lancaster, PA are Conestoga Valley Sr. High School, Manheim Twp High School and Mccaskey Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Lancaster, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Manheim Twp High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Lancaster, PA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conestoga Valley Sr. High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2110 Horseshoe Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-5231
Grades: 9-12
| 1,280 students
Rank: #22.
Manheim Twp High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
School Road
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 560-3097
Grades: 9-12
| 1,864 students
Rank: #33.
Mccaskey Campus
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
445 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Grades: 9-12
| 2,572 students
Rank: #44.
Phoenix Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
630 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Grades: 6-12
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
La Academia Partnership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30 N Ann Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
426 East Clay St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Grades: 6-12
| 152 students
1202 Park City Ctr
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 295-2499
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
1051 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Grades: 7-10
| 1,491 students
School Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 519-1502
Grades: 6
| 508 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lancaster, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lancaster, PA include Conestoga Valley Sr. High School, Manheim Twp High School and Mccaskey Campus.
How many public high schools are located in Lancaster, PA?
5 public high schools are located in Lancaster, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster, PA?
Lancaster, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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