Lancaster High School

1,848 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,848

Total Students

91.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lancaster High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,629
Hispanic	44
Black	48
Asian	10
Two or More	115
American Indian	2

White
1,629 (88.1 %)
Two or More
115 (6.2 %)
Black
48 (2.6 %)
Hispanic
44 (2.4 %)
Asian
10 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lancaster City
Phone:	(740)681-7500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,848
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 470

Grade 10 458

Grade 11 491

Grade 12 429