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Lucas High School

Summary:

Lucas High School is a public high school serving grades 8-12 in Lucas, Ohio, with a total enrollment of 156 students. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and focus on student success, though it may need to address achievement gaps and chronic absenteeism to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

Lucas High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.44%) compared to the state average, and its students consistently outperform the state average on Ohio State Tests across various subjects, including Science, American Government, American History, and Algebra I. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 87.2% of students were proficient or better in American History, compared to the state average of 68.5%. The school's four-year graduation rate has also reached 100%, well above the state average.

While Lucas High School's performance is impressive, the school may need to address some areas of concern. Chronic absenteeism has increased significantly in recent years, reaching 21% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is still lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male students generally outperforming female students and white students outperforming low socioeconomic status students. The nearby Ashland-W Holmes Career Center, which has a similar racial makeup, has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower socioeconomic status compared to Lucas High School.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 5 1st Ave
       Lucas, OH  44843-9703

(419) 892-2338

District: Lucas Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
246th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Lucas High School:

Elementary:    Lucas Elementary School
Middle:    Lucas Heritage Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  156

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.4%
Two or more races:
1.9%
Hispanic:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0% Help


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Compare Details Lucas High School ranks better than 61.7% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.12. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lucas High School ranks better than 71.5% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.43. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lucas High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lucas High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lucas High School 401st of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Lucas High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lucas High School 246th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Lucas High School in the ranking list.)

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Lucas Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Lucas Local 276th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lucas High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lucas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 64.79 355th 837 57.6%
2008 73.82 221st 835 73.5%
2009 84.10 71st 858 91.7%
2010 60.19 482nd 895 46.1%
2011 68.93 358th 925 61.3%
2012 56.32 585th 989 40.8%
2013 69.05 392nd 1001 60.8%
2014 71.05 325th 1008 67.8%
2015 70.33 322nd 1035 68.9%
2016 58.93 501st 1050 52.3%
2017 64.85 421st 1038 59.4%
2018 56.52 510th 1010 49.5%
2019 39.19 691st 1050 34.2%
2021 50.29 570th 1037 45.0%
2022 49.18 562nd 1017 44.7%
2023 63.18 431st 1048 58.9%
2024 65.12 401st 1046 61.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lucas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.22 497th 924 46.2%
2023 54.17 460th 974 52.8%
2024 67.93 301st 989 69.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lucas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.97 596th 897 33.6%
2022 38.76 605th 925 34.6%
2023 54.52 471st 943 50.1%
2024 59.51 412th 942 56.3%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Lucas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.05 509th 521 2.3%
2023 38.06 141st 173 18.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lucas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.61 389th 916 57.5%
2019 28.89 691st 933 25.9%
2021 34.62 618th 924 33.1%
2022 49.29 492nd 946 48.0%
2023 64.86 350th 963 63.7%
2024 62.83 371st 958 61.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lucas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.68 430th 781 44.9%
2019 26.26 657th 796 17.5%
2021 29.11 586th 781 25.0%
2022 37.33 548th 809 32.3%
2023 51.41 417th 805 48.2%
2024 46.25 457th 795 42.5%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lucas High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Lucas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.62 186th 681 72.7%
2005 70.25 199th 689 71.1%
2006 54.28 399th 696 42.7%
2007 61.69 363rd 756 52.0%
2008 61.25 369th 767 51.9%
2009 69.80 230th 791 70.9%
2010 70.23 226th 819 72.4%
2011 77.88 73rd 818 91.1%
2012 68.54 268th 832 67.8%
2013 66.99 257th 767 66.5%
2014 67.59 252nd 769 67.2%
2015 67.34 214th 778 72.5%
2016 63.72 244th 784 68.9%
2017 50.89 389th 773 49.7%
2018 50.23 438th 800 45.3%
2019 54.43 415th 836 50.4%
2021 50.50 409th 819 50.1%
2022 59.92 318th 836 62.0%
2023 53.73 421st 867 51.4%
2024 66.43 246th 864 71.5%
See the entire list of Ohio High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lucas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.56 204th 758 73.1%
2019 69.58 183rd 779 76.5%
2021 71.33 144th 763 81.1%
2022 41.17 505th 773 34.7%
2023 54.75 387th 805 51.9%
2024 64.67 268th 822 67.4%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Lucas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.27 358th 751 52.3%
2019 56.93 411th 781 47.4%
2021 58.06 333rd 775 57.0%
2022 47.95 457th 794 42.4%
2023 57.97 385th 813 52.6%
2024 60.39 347th 798 56.5%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Disabled students at Lucas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.53 581st 628 7.5%
2021 76.58 64th 596 89.3%
2022 62.26 130th 606 78.5%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Lucas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.89 143rd 272 47.4%
2021 55.32 172nd 349 50.7%
2022 68.39 98th 312 68.6%
2024 57.78 145th 280 48.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Lucas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.82 476th 763 37.6%
2019 53.60 427th 792 46.1%
2021 47.84 425th 778 45.4%
2022 69.53 225th 808 72.2%
2023 51.06 455th 819 44.4%
2024 72.61 206th 816 74.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Lucas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.93 426th 718 40.7%
2019 47.38 444th 739 39.9%
2021 45.63 406th 727 44.2%
2022 55.78 334th 749 55.4%
2023 44.77 463rd 756 38.8%
2024 66.07 255th 754 66.2%
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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 Lucas High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 215 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1989 207 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1990 202 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1991 194 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1992 208 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1993 189 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1994 187 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1995 185 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1996 185 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1997 201 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1998 198 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1999 190 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2000 208 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2001 207 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2002 257 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2003 257 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2004 240 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 244
2005 239 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2006 241 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2007 239 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2008 236 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2009 212 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2010 186 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 1 190
2011 175 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 175
2012 179 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 181
2013 182 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 185
2014 180 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 183
2015 186 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 191
2016 192 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 199
2017 180 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 185
2018 167 2 0 4 0 0 3 0 176
2019 198 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 205
2020 176 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 183
2021 173 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 179
2022 163 3 0 3 0 0 2 0 171
2023 152 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 156

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 Lucas High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 218 17.0 12.8 0
1989 210 15.0 14.0 n/a
1990 206 15.3 13.4 n/a
1991 197 15.2 12.9 n/a
1992 211 14.2 14.8 n/a
1993 191 14.6 13.1 0
1994 189 16.0 11.8 0
1995 188 16.0 11.8 0
1996 188 16.0 11.8 0
1997 205 13.8 14.9 0
1998 200 15.8 12.7 0
1999 193 14.8 13.0 0
2000 209 17.5 11.9 n/a
2001 208 17.6 11.8 n/a
2002 258 18.8 13.7 n/a
2003 258 18.8 13.7 n/a
2004 244 18.4 13.3 n/a
2005 244 18.0 13.6 0
2006 245 16.0 15.3 0
2007 242 17.1 14.2 0
2008 238 16.1 14.8 n/a
2009 215 14.1 15.2 0
2010 190 15.1 12.5 24.9
2011 175 15.1 11.5 0
2012 181 14.1 12.8 0
2013 185 14.0 13.1 0
2014 183 15.5 11.7 0
2015 191 n/a n/a 0
2016 199 15.0 13.2 0
2017 185 13.4 13.8 n/a
2018 176 14.5 12.0 n/a
2019 205 14.8 13.8 n/a
2020 183 14.7 12.4 n/a
2021 179 14.2 12.5 n/a
2022 171 13.2 12.8 n/a
2023 156 14.0 11.1 n/a

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 Lucas High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 218 17.0 12.8 0
1989 210 15.0 14.0 n/a
1990 206 15.3 13.4 n/a
1991 197 15.2 12.9 n/a
1992 211 14.2 14.8 n/a
1993 191 14.6 13.1 0
1994 189 16.0 11.8 0
1995 188 16.0 11.8 0
1996 188 16.0 11.8 0
1997 205 13.8 14.9 0
1998 200 15.8 12.7 0
1999 193 14.8 13.0 0
2000 209 17.5 11.9 n/a
2001 208 17.6 11.8 n/a
2002 258 18.8 13.7 n/a
2003 258 18.8 13.7 n/a
2004 244 18.4 13.3 n/a
2005 244 18.0 13.6 0
2006 245 16.0 15.3 0
2007 242 17.1 14.2 0
2008 238 16.1 14.8 n/a
2009 215 14.1 15.2 0
2010 190 15.1 12.5 24.9
2011 175 15.1 11.5 0
2012 181 14.1 12.8 0
2013 185 14.0 13.1 0
2014 183 15.5 11.7 0
2015 191 n/a n/a 0
2016 199 15.0 13.2 0
2017 185 13.4 13.8 n/a
2018 176 14.5 12.0 n/a
2019 205 14.8 13.8 n/a
2020 183 14.7 12.4 n/a
2021 179 14.2 12.5 n/a
2022 171 13.2 12.8 n/a
2023 156 14.0 11.1 n/a

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 Lucas High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,077
2022 $14,295
2023 $16,408

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lucas High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 691st of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 431st of 1048 Middle schools
 24.7%
Ranks 415th of 836 High schoolsRanks 421st of 867 High schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Lucas High School)70.465.8
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (Lucas Local)70.465.8
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lucas High School)12.550
 37.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lucas Local)12.552.5
 40%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lucas High School)51.963.2
 11.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lucas Local)51.963.2
 11.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course American Government (Lucas High School)67.682.9
 15.3%
   End of Course American Government (Lucas Local)67.682.9
 15.3%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Lucas High School)83.778.3
 5.4%
   End of Course American History (Lucas Local)83.778.3
 5.4%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Lucas High School)8454.1
 29.9%
   End of Course Biology (Lucas Local)8454.1
 29.9%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Lucas High School)80.864.9
 15.9%
   End of Course English II (Lucas Local)80.864.9
 15.9%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Lucas High School)48.336.8
 11.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Lucas Local)48.336.8
 11.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Lucas High School)42.652.6
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lucas Local)44.652.6
 8%
   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 Students205156
 23.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White198152
 23.2%
Two or More Races33

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Lucas High School ranks 246th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Lucas High School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

Lucas High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lucas Elementary School
Middle : Lucas Heritage Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 156 students attended Lucas High School.


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