LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL

Lancaster High is a public high school that is part of the Lancaster 01 school district, located in Lancaster, SC with about 1,324 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 100 teachers, Lancaster High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 617 Normandy Road in Lancaster, South Carolina, serves as a primary hub for secondary education within the Lancaster County School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. The school is known for fostering a sense of community pride and spirit, often serving as a central venue for local extracurricular activities, athletics, and student-led organizations that help round out the high school experience.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Lancaster High School focuses on creating an inclusive environment that addresses the evolving needs of its student body. The school leverages its facilities and faculty to provide various elective pathways, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and support services intended to improve student engagement and graduation outcomes. By emphasizing both scholastic achievement and character development, Lancaster High remains a vital institution for the youth of the surrounding community, striving to equip them with the skills necessary to navigate their future endeavors effectively.

For more information, contact Lancaster High at (803) 283-2001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

617 Normandy Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
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LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Lancaster, SC with about 1,324 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lancaster 01
Total Students:
1,324
Teachers:
100.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,324 students

Black or African American
49.0%
White
36.2%
Hispanic/Latino
11.3%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.