Summary:
Lancaster High School is a public high school located in Lancaster, NY, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,652 students. It is part of the Lancaster Central School District and has a strong academic reputation, consistently ranking among the top high schools in New York state.
Lancaster High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in Regents/Common Core exams across various subjects, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points higher. The school also maintains a high 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.3% to 97.2%, and exceptionally low dropout rates, significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's performance across different student subgroups, such as female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, multi-racial, special education, and low socioeconomic status students, is consistently strong, with many subgroups ranking among the top in the state.
When compared to nearby high schools, such as Clarence Senior High School, Williamsville East High School, and Williamsville South High School, Lancaster High School consistently outperforms these schools in many subject areas, demonstrating its exceptional academic performance. Despite having a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Lancaster High School is able to maintain this high level of achievement across all student subgroups, suggesting the school has effective strategies and resources in place to support the success of diverse student populations.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Lancaster Central School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 1,242 New York High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,641
Feeder schools for Lancaster High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.2
Number of students: 1,652
Racial breakdown:
White:
89.8%
Hispanic:
4.1%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Asian:
1.9%
African American:
1.0%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24%
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