Lancaster High School is a secondary-level public high school located in Lancaster, Ohio, and is the only high school within the Lancaster City Schools district. The current building was opened during the fall of 1964. Currently, the building houses grades 9–12.
Serving 1,995 students in grades 9-12, Lancaster High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,995 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lancaster High School's student population of 1,995 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,995 students
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1849
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
The Place to be For Learning, Caring, and Succeeding
School Rankings
Lancaster High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lancaster High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1999 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
87%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gale, Personified As Gusto The Gale
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lancaster High School's ranking?
Lancaster High School is ranked #1999 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Lancaster High School often compared to?
Lancaster High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lancaster High School?
The graduation rate of Lancaster High School is 88%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lancaster High School?
1,995 students attend Lancaster High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lancaster High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lancaster High School?
Lancaster High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lancaster High School offer ?
Lancaster High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lancaster High School part of?
Lancaster High School is part of Lancaster City School District.
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