Depew High School vs. Lancaster High School
Should I attend Depew High School or Lancaster High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Depew High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
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
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 531 students in grades 9-12, Depew High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,687 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
531 students
1,687 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
135 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#75 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
97%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
90-94%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
138
404
Grade 10 Students
129
416
Grade 11 Students
133
420
Grade 12 Students
117
425
Ungraded Students
14
22
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
6%
1%
% White
85%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%