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Lancaster High School

Summary:

Lancaster High School is a public high school serving 1,848 students in grades 9-12 in Lancaster, Ohio. The school is part of the Lancaster City School District, which is ranked 485 out of 839 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lancaster High School has a predominantly white student population, with 88.15% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Fairfield Career Center, which has a more diverse student body. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.9% to 93.3% over the past five school years, on par with or slightly above the state average. However, Lancaster High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.9% in 2019-2020 to 45.3% in 2021-2022, a concerning trend that warrants further investigation.

Lancaster High School's performance on Ohio State Tests varies across subject areas, with the school performing above the state average in American Government and American History, but lagging behind in subjects like Biology, English II, and Geometry. The school's performance on subgroup metrics is also mixed, with the school performing well for Hispanic and gifted and talented students, but struggling with special education and disabled student populations. Over the past decade, Lancaster High School's statewide ranking has declined from 284 out of 773 Ohio high schools in 2016-2017 to 470 out of 864 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may be falling behind its peers in overall performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1312 Granville Pike
       Lancaster, OH  43130-1033

(740) 681-7500

District: Lancaster City

SchoolDigger Rank:
470th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Lancaster High School:

Elementary:    Gorsuch West Elementary School
    Medill Elementary School
    Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
    Tallmadge Elementary School
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Middle:    General Sherman Junior High School
    Thomas Ewing Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  1,848

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.1%
Two or more races:
6.2%
African American:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.6% Help


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Compare Details Lancaster High School ranks worse than 54.4% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.31. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lancaster High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Lancaster High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster High School 470th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Lancaster High School in the ranking list.)

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Lancaster City:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster City 485th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lancaster High School

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Rank History for all students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.39 348th 681 48.9%
2005 60.23 320th 689 53.6%
2006 70.48 190th 696 72.7%
2007 58.83 406th 756 46.3%
2008 55.12 466th 767 39.2%
2009 60.68 396th 791 49.9%
2010 66.74 284th 819 65.3%
2011 70.17 241st 818 70.5%
2012 68.88 259th 832 68.9%
2013 65.66 281st 767 63.4%
2014 65.07 310th 769 59.7%
2015 58.33 364th 778 53.2%
2016 54.74 387th 784 50.6%
2017 59.21 284th 773 63.3%
2018 57.10 361st 800 54.9%
2019 50.32 475th 836 43.2%
2021 54.72 358th 819 56.3%
2022 49.93 441st 836 47.2%
2023 49.75 470th 867 45.8%
2024 49.31 470th 864 45.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.05 135th 201 32.8%
2019 59.04 99th 208 52.4%
2021 50.09 116th 211 45.0%
2022 66.64 78th 222 64.9%
2023 42.37 148th 239 38.1%
2024 52.38 121st 242 50.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.66 417th 614 32.1%
2024 30.96 411th 598 31.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.15 345th 758 54.5%
2019 44.83 499th 779 35.9%
2021 54.64 332nd 763 56.5%
2022 49.54 417th 773 46.1%
2023 46.55 473rd 805 41.2%
2024 43.62 508th 822 38.2%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.37 7th 30 76.7%
2024 92.70 2nd 30 93.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.46 315th 751 58.1%
2019 59.93 375th 781 52.0%
2021 53.78 381st 775 50.8%
2022 52.96 421st 794 47.0%
2023 49.26 477th 813 41.3%
2024 47.59 484th 798 39.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.82 275th 550 50.0%
2019 24.90 517th 628 17.7%
2021 43.01 306th 596 48.7%
2022 28.80 430th 606 29.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.28 447th 538 16.9%
2019 62.46 108th 272 60.3%
2021 51.71 208th 349 40.4%
2022 67.27 105th 312 66.3%
2023 70.42 67th 308 78.2%
2024 69.38 89th 280 68.2%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.39 388th 763 49.1%
2019 49.35 471st 792 40.5%
2021 56.07 342nd 778 56.0%
2022 48.17 462nd 808 42.8%
2023 52.34 438th 819 46.5%
2024 53.58 430th 816 47.3%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.96 105th 279 62.4%
2019 51.28 146th 303 51.8%
2021 29.19 190th 284 33.1%
2022 39.27 176th 306 42.5%
2023 43.53 160th 323 50.5%
2024 63.88 97th 318 69.5%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.21 95th 184 48.4%
2019 54.48 108th 207 47.8%
2021 61.36 82nd 239 65.7%
2022 89.26 17th 260 93.5%
2023 61.74 103rd 270 61.9%
2024 71.61 66th 273 75.8%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.90 372nd 718 48.2%
2019 46.80 453rd 739 38.7%
2021 50.37 369th 727 49.2%
2022 40.49 486th 749 35.1%
2023 41.72 487th 756 35.6%
2024 41.73 485th 754 35.7%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lancaster High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1597 6 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1607
1989 1594 9 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1608
1990 1478 8 3 4 4 n/a n/a 0 1497
1991 1439 6 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1451
1992 1351 6 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1370
1993 1304 1 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1313
1994 1301 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1305
1995 1340 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1344
1996 1340 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1344
1997 1368 7 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1385
1998 1378 9 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1401
1999 1324 9 7 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1351
2000 1279 11 6 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1307
2001 1265 14 8 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1298
2002 1752 15 14 15 2 n/a n/a 16 1814
2003 1752 15 14 15 2 n/a n/a 16 1814
2004 1749 21 11 15 2 n/a n/a 17 1815
2005 1740 20 7 12 2 n/a n/a 18 1799
2006 1765 23 5 10 0 n/a n/a 21 1824
2007 1722 16 6 12 1 n/a n/a 19 1776
2008 1710 21 10 13 1 n/a n/a 23 1778
2009 1646 26 8 17 1 n/a n/a 21 1719
2010 1567 27 10 16 2 n/a n/a 24 1646
2011 1538 23 10 8 0 2 23 0 1604
2012 1522 21 10 8 4 3 33 0 1601
2013 1523 20 11 7 3 2 30 0 1596
2014 1618 17 10 10 4 2 39 0 1700
2015 1679 24 8 12 4 0 43 0 1770
2016 1734 28 6 15 2 0 39 0 1824
2017 1725 33 3 17 1 1 40 0 1820
2018 1713 37 3 26 3 2 54 0 1838
2019 1695 40 4 27 2 2 54 0 1824
2020 1696 46 4 32 2 2 63 0 1845
2021 1631 45 7 45 2 2 77 0 1809
2022 1626 51 11 46 4 1 74 0 1813
2023 1629 48 10 44 2 0 115 0 1848

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lancaster High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1607 92.0 17.4 0
1989 1608 95.0 16.9 n/a
1990 1497 94.0 15.9 n/a
1991 1451 92.7 15.6 n/a
1992 1370 95.0 14.4 13.9
1993 1313 89.3 14.7 15.6
1994 1305 90.8 14.4 11.5
1995 1344 90.3 14.9 9
1996 1344 90.3 14.9 9
1997 1385 78.5 17.6 8.1
1998 1401 80.6 17.4 19
1999 1351 85.3 15.8 22.7
2000 1307 88.7 14.7 12.7
2001 1298 91.2 14.2 23
2002 1814 126.0 14.4 18.9
2003 1814 126.0 14.4 18.9
2004 1815 116.0 15.6 24.7
2005 1799 111.0 16.2 19.4
2006 1824 109.5 16.7 20
2007 1776 103.0 17.2 27.7
2008 1778 94.0 18.9 n/a
2009 1719 97.5 17.6 41
2010 1646 101.4 16.2 45.1
2011 1604 100.5 15.9 45.1
2012 1601 99.5 16.0 46.5
2013 1596 99.0 16.1 46.2
2014 1700 107.5 15.8 48.8
2015 1770 n/a n/a 45.8
2016 1824 97.0 18.8 47.6
2017 1820 96.9 18.7 44.6
2018 1838 97.0 18.9 48.4
2019 1824 98.5 18.5 39.1
2020 1845 97.7 18.8 46.8
2021 1809 96.5 18.7 n/a
2022 1813 97.1 18.6 n/a
2023 1848 91.1 20.2 52.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lancaster High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1607 92.0 17.4 0
1989 1608 95.0 16.9 n/a
1990 1497 94.0 15.9 n/a
1991 1451 92.7 15.6 n/a
1992 1370 95.0 14.4 13.9
1993 1313 89.3 14.7 15.6
1994 1305 90.8 14.4 11.5
1995 1344 90.3 14.9 9
1996 1344 90.3 14.9 9
1997 1385 78.5 17.6 8.1
1998 1401 80.6 17.4 19
1999 1351 85.3 15.8 22.7
2000 1307 88.7 14.7 12.7
2001 1298 91.2 14.2 23
2002 1814 126.0 14.4 18.9
2003 1814 126.0 14.4 18.9
2004 1815 116.0 15.6 24.7
2005 1799 111.0 16.2 19.4
2006 1824 109.5 16.7 20
2007 1776 103.0 17.2 27.7
2008 1778 94.0 18.9 n/a
2009 1719 97.5 17.6 41
2010 1646 101.4 16.2 45.1
2011 1604 100.5 15.9 45.1
2012 1601 99.5 16.0 46.5
2013 1596 99.0 16.1 46.2
2014 1700 107.5 15.8 48.8
2015 1770 n/a n/a 45.8
2016 1824 97.0 18.8 47.6
2017 1820 96.9 18.7 44.6
2018 1838 97.0 18.9 48.4
2019 1824 98.5 18.5 39.1
2020 1845 97.7 18.8 46.8
2021 1809 96.5 18.7 n/a
2022 1813 97.1 18.6 n/a
2023 1848 91.1 20.2 52.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lancaster High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,295
2022 $10,803
2023 $11,879

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lancaster High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 475th of 836 High schoolsRanks 470th of 867 High schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Lancaster High School)78.169.9
 8.2%
   End of Course American Government (Lancaster City)78.169.9
 8.2%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Lancaster High School)77.769.8
 7.9%
   End of Course American History (Lancaster City)77.769.7
 8%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Lancaster High School)65.961.4
 4.5%
   End of Course Biology (Lancaster City)65.961.5
 4.4%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Lancaster High School)6858.6
 9.4%
   End of Course English II (Lancaster City)6858.5
 9.5%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Lancaster High School)42.742.1
 0.6%
   End of Course Geometry (Lancaster City)43.642.2
 1.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Lancaster High School)57.657.3
 0.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lancaster City)62.260.3
 1.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students18241848
 1.3%
African American4048
 20%
American Indian22
Asian410
 150%
Hispanic2744
 63%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White16951629
 3.9%
Two or More Races54115
 113%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.1%52.6%
 13.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lancaster High School

Lancaster High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gorsuch West Elementary School
Elementary : Medill Elementary School
Elementary : Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
Elementary : Tallmadge Elementary School
Elementary : Tarhe Trails Elementary School
Middle : General Sherman Junior High School
Middle : Thomas Ewing Junior High School

Students at Lancaster High School are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,848 students attended Lancaster High School.

Lancaster High School ranks 470th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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