LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL
Lancaster High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lancaster City school district, located in Lancaster, OH with about 1,838 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 97 teachers, Lancaster High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lancaster High School, located at 1312 Granville Pike in Lancaster, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Lancaster City School District. As a large public high school, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for fostering a sense of community pride, often serving as a central hub for local engagement and student-led initiatives within the city of Lancaster.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the school provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, fine arts departments, and various student organizations. These programs are integral to the student experience, encouraging personal growth, leadership, and school spirit. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with diverse experiential opportunities, Lancaster High School aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body equipped with the skills necessary to navigate the challenges of the modern world.
For more information, contact Lancaster High School at (740) 681-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lancaster, OH 43130-1033
(740) 681-7500
LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lancaster, OH with about 1,838 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lancaster City
- Total Students:
- 1,838
- Teachers:
- 97
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,838 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.