Below Average
#2946 of 3,441 schools in OH
Lancaster High School
High School · Lancaster City · Lancaster, OH
A Lancaster City high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1312 Granville Pike, Lancaster, OH 43130
- Math 35% proficient (2021)
- Reading 65% proficient (2021)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lancaster High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lancaster High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,552/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lancaster), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,242
Median home value
$215,900
Median rent
$1,031/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William V Fisher Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Christ's Church Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 1.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Fairfield Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Haugland Learning Center LancasterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lancaster City
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,319NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lancaster High School is listed in Lancaster City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lancaster High School
Lancaster High School is a public high school in Lancaster, OH, part of Lancaster City, serving approximately 1,918 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,946 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lancaster High School
What grades does Lancaster High School serve?
Lancaster High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lancaster High School?
Lancaster High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,918 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster High School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lancaster High School rank in OH?
Lancaster High School ranks #2,946 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Lancaster High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lancaster High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lancaster High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lancaster High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Lancaster High School a charter school?
No, Lancaster High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lancaster High School a Title I school?
No, Lancaster High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lancaster High School?
57.1% of students at Lancaster High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fairfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (740) 681-7500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43130)
- 62,450
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43130; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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