1
If you had an hour of school board time for Lancaster High School, what would you bring up?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
1,995
High
DISTRICT 671 · STATE 565
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LANCASTER CITY·NCES 390442001132
Lancaster High School
1312 Granville Pike, Lancaster, OH 43130 · (740) 681-7500 · Fairfield County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL1,995 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
21.4:1
93 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.4:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 496 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 485 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 495 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 519 | 26% |
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Lancaster City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or AboveEnglish Language Arts
54.2%
OH avg 59.8% . -5.7pp since 2021
Math
54.3%
OH avg 56.1% . +10.5pp since 2021
What this means: On the Ohio's State Tests, Ohio's statewide test, about 54 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 54 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Ohio schools, those numbers are about 60 and 56. Reading and writing scores are down about 6 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 10 points.
Ohio's State Tests results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 54.2% | 54.3% |
| 2023-24 | 59.9% | 48.6% |
| 2022-23 | 58.6% | 49.7% |
| 2021-22 | 59.9% | 43.8% |
% Proficient or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Lancaster High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Fairfield County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 54.3% | #315 of 776 | #3 of 9 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 54.2% | #549 of 774 | #9 of 9 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +2.4pp | #437 of 742 | #5 of 9 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,995 | #19 of 888 | #1 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.4:1 | #660 of 739 | #9 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 23.8% | #366 of 749 | #4 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +8.5% | #89 of 198 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,995
+186 (+10%) vs 2020
+37% since 1990-91, when it was 1,451
Student : Teacher
21.4:1
was 18.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,995 | 93.2 | 21.4:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,918 | 90.8 | 21.1:1 | 57% (1,095) |
| 2022-23 | 1,848 | 91.1 | 20.3:1 | 53% (972) |
| 2020-21 | 1,809 | 96 | 18.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 1,838 | 97 | 18.9:1 | 48% (889) |
| 2015-16 | 1,824 | 96 | 19.0:1 | 48% (869) |
| 2010-11 | 1,604 | 100 | 16.0:1 | 45% (723) |
| 2000-01 | 1,298 | 91 | 14.3:1 | 23% (299) |
| 1990-91 | 1,451 | 92 | 15.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lancaster High School.
About Lancaster High School
Lancaster High School is a high school located in Lancaster, Ohio, in Fairfield County. Enrolled students number 1,995 students, in grades 9 through 12. Enrollment is 253% higher than the average for high schools in Ohio, which is about 565.
Lancaster High School sits within Lancaster City, which has 9 schools and 6,036 students.
At Lancaster High School, White students make up 87% of the student body. Smaller groups are 7% multiracial, 3% Black, and 3% Hispanic. By the diversity index, Lancaster High School comes in at 24%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 21.4:1, with 93.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among high schools in Ohio is 17.7:1, lower than at this school.
Federal survey data for Fairfield County show that median household income is about $90,966, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 32% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. A total of 47 public schools operate in Fairfield County, serving about 26,447 students.
The shortest distance from Lancaster High School to another public school is about 0.8 miles, to Medill Elementary School. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Fringe.
The student count in 2024-25 was 1,995, 10% above the 1,809 of 2020-21. The number of students per teacher rose from 18.8 to 21.4 over 4 years.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Lancaster High School covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Fairfield County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
163,453
Census ACS
Median income
$90,966
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
47
26,447 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lancaster City
- General Sherman Junior High SchoolMiddle · 693 students
- Thomas Ewing Junior High SchoolMiddle · 643 students
- Tarhe Trails Elementary SchoolElementary · 611 students
- Gorsuch West Elementary SchoolElementary · 530 students
- Medill Elementary SchoolElementary · 530 students
- Mt. Pleasant Elementary SchoolElementary · 530 students
Other schools in Lancaster
- General Sherman Junior High SchoolMiddle · 693 students
- Thomas Ewing Junior High SchoolMiddle · 643 students
- Fairfield Union Rushville Middle SchoolMiddle · 612 students
- Tarhe Trails Elementary SchoolElementary · 611 students
- Fairfield Union High SchoolHigh · 587 students
- Gorsuch West Elementary SchoolElementary · 530 students
Nearby schools
- Medill Elementary School0.8 mi · 530
- Mt. Pleasant Elementary School1.1 mi · 530
- Thomas Ewing Junior High School1.5 mi · 643
- Bridges2.0 mi · 18
- Tallmadge Elementary School2.3 mi · 486
- Tarhe Trails Elementary School2.3 mi · 611
Frequently asked questions
About Lancaster High SchoolHow many students attend Lancaster High School?
Lancaster High School enrolls approximately 1,995 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Lancaster High School serve?
Lancaster High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lancaster High School is approximately 21.4:1 (93 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lancaster High School?
At Lancaster High School, the student body is approximately 87% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Lancaster High School public or private?
Lancaster High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lancaster City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.