Lancaster High School

Summary:

Lancaster High School is a public high school serving 2,250 students in grades 9-12 in Lancaster, Texas. The school is part of the Lancaster Independent School District, which is ranked 774 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the challenges faced by the school's predominantly African American (74.98%) and low-income (84.22% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) student population, Lancaster High School has maintained impressive graduation rates, ranging from 97.3% to 99.0% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's dropout rates have also been consistently low, ranging from 0.0% to 0.2% during the same period. While the school's overall test scores are generally lower than state and district averages, there are some bright spots, such as higher proficiency rates in English II Reading (47.66%) and U.S. History (45.94%) compared to the district.

Interestingly, when analyzing the school's performance by racial subgroups, the data reveals that African American students at Lancaster High School perform better than their peers at the state level, ranking 691 out of 1,069 Texas high schools, while the overall school ranking was 1,578 out of 1,961. Comparing Lancaster High School to nearby charter schools, such as Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School and Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School, shows that these schools generally have lower enrollment, higher student-teacher ratios, and mixed academic performance compared to Lancaster High School. Additionally, Lancaster High School's spending per student has decreased from $10,109 in the 2018-2019 school year to $9,633 in the 2020-2021 school year, which is lower than the state average.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 200 E Wintergreen Rd
       Lancaster, TX  75134-1499


(972) 218-1800

District: Lancaster Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1585th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,633 Help


Feeder schools for Lancaster High School:

Elementary:    Belt Line Elementary
    Houston Elementary
    Pleasant Run Elementary
    Rolling Hills Elementary
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Middle:    G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center
    Lancaster Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  2,250

Racial breakdown:

African American:
75.0%
Hispanic:
21.1%
White:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lancaster High School ranks worse than 79.8% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.03. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lancaster High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (75%), Hispanic (21.1%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lancaster High School is 17.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lancaster High School is $9,633.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lancaster High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster High School 1585th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Lancaster High School in the ranking list.)

Lancaster Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster Independent School District (Isd) 774th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lancaster High School

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Rank History for all students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.76 1281st 1427 10.2%
2005 18.23 1275th 1429 10.8%
2006 20.73 1249th 1430 12.7%
2007 19.04 1328th 1497 11.3%
2008 21.04 1340th 1510 11.3%
2009 22.12 1366th 1539 11.2%
2010 21.42 1417th 1568 9.6%
2011 42.44 1259th 1672 24.7%
2012 31.66 1246th 1603 22.3%
2013 35.01 1204th 1652 27.1%
2014 34.04 1268th 1734 26.9%
2015 35.67 1271st 1743 27.1%
2016 36.50 1250th 1762 29.1%
2017 28.88 1281st 1777 27.9%
2018 31.73 1240th 1797 31.0%
2019 45.36 984th 1857 47.0%
2021 21.34 1492nd 1861 19.8%
2022 26.87 1403rd 1876 25.2%
2023 21.01 1578th 1961 19.5%
2024 22.03 1585th 1987 20.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.50 229th 582 60.7%
2019 29.01 450th 604 25.5%
2021 13.66 537th 588 8.7%
2022 19.71 556th 664 16.3%
2023 22.70 555th 677 18.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.27 210th 1113 81.1%
2019 53.40 363rd 1136 68.0%
2021 46.87 486th 1195 59.3%
2022 47.32 470th 1278 63.2%
2023 26.55 993rd 1371 27.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.39 1092nd 1347 18.9%
2019 58.84 362nd 1357 73.3%
2021 27.47 1111th 1382 19.6%
2022 38.74 813th 1418 42.7%
2023 28.05 1137th 1478 23.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.24 1155th 1794 35.6%
2019 53.37 694th 1818 61.8%
2021 25.96 1443rd 1848 21.9%
2022 31.83 1298th 1847 29.7%
2023 23.59 1509th 1897 20.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.94 1293rd 1781 27.4%
2019 48.21 938th 1798 47.8%
2021 22.85 1442nd 1815 20.6%
2022 30.62 1295th 1841 29.7%
2023 21.38 1513th 1891 20.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.46 1109th 1137 2.5%
2019 33.49 958th 1145 16.3%
2021 9.29 1108th 1177 5.9%
2022 2.44 1142nd 1172 2.6%
2023 6.26 1123rd 1182 5.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.23 1256th 1784 29.6%
2019 42.35 964th 1810 46.7%
2021 30.45 1300th 1829 28.9%
2022 36.15 1129th 1837 38.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.40 1355th 1803 24.8%
2019 40.04 1072nd 1824 41.2%
2021 19.06 1519th 1840 17.4%
2022 21.19 1484th 1853 19.9%
2023 18.83 1567th 1913 18.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.32 537th 1013 47.0%
2019 58.69 327th 1024 68.1%
2021 34.44 627th 1020 38.5%
2022 39.22 553rd 1031 46.4%
2023 32.38 691st 1069 35.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.12 809th 1691 52.2%
2019 48.72 812th 1714 52.6%
2021 27.21 1302nd 1743 25.3%
2022 32.27 1204th 1762 31.7%
2023 25.80 1392nd 1820 23.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.31 27th 95 71.6%
2022 12.98 97th 106 8.5%
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Rank History for White students at Lancaster High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.99 979th 1539 36.4%
2019 44.54 875th 1526 42.7%
2021 13.39 1350th 1510 10.6%
2022 23.98 1242nd 1525 18.6%
2023 8.27 1449th 1576 8.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Lancaster High School Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, October 12, 2014

Open Quote My daughter is an honor student who has been in Lancaster ISD schools since Kindergarten. She's now an honor student and junior at Lancaster High. I love that the school offers so much to students--be it academics, extra-curricular activities, or job training programs. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 10, 2011

Open Quote The caring attitude of the teachers and staff is a big plus. I am pleased with the school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lancaster High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 802 315 12 102 2 n/a n/a 0 1233
1989 730 384 6 114 3 n/a n/a 0 1237
1990 651 386 5 100 2 n/a n/a 0 1144
1991 603 405 7 101 8 n/a n/a 0 1124
1992 599 441 3 110 5 n/a n/a 0 1158
1993 532 443 6 95 3 n/a n/a 0 1079
1994 488 468 5 93 2 n/a n/a 0 1056
1995 366 586 2 88 1 n/a n/a 0 1043
1996 366 586 2 88 1 n/a n/a 0 1043
1997 330 658 4 90 1 n/a n/a 0 1083
1998 313 725 8 126 4 n/a n/a 0 1176
1999 311 715 5 122 7 n/a n/a 0 1160
2000 261 790 5 126 3 n/a n/a 0 1185
2001 231 815 5 122 3 n/a n/a 0 1176
2002 165 932 6 140 1 n/a n/a 0 1244
2003 165 932 6 140 1 n/a n/a 0 1244
2004 153 1092 3 167 1 n/a n/a 0 1416
2005 120 1210 4 188 1 n/a n/a 0 1523
2006 84 1394 1 203 3 n/a n/a 0 1685
2007 70 1537 3 216 0 n/a n/a 0 1826
2008 51 1550 5 218 0 n/a n/a 0 1824
2009 43 1423 2 228 1 n/a n/a 0 1697
2010 46 1436 2 227 2 n/a n/a 0 1713
2011 39 1444 4 246 17 1 8 0 1759
2012 34 1340 3 248 19 1 5 0 1650
2013 35 1375 3 243 14 1 2 0 1673
2014 30 1412 3 279 20 1 3 0 1748
2015 28 1478 3 299 26 1 6 0 1841
2016 28 1493 2 336 30 0 16 0 1905
2017 35 1607 2 398 19 1 15 0 2077
2018 27 1652 2 419 12 1 20 0 2133
2019 28 1627 2 398 9 1 26 0 2091
2020 27 1630 1 411 8 1 25 0 2103
2021 26 1710 6 409 12 2 28 0 2193
2022 28 1667 7 434 16 3 27 0 2182
2023 32 1687 9 475 14 2 31 0 2250

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lancaster High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1233 81.0 15.2 n/a
1989 1237 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1144 87.0 13.1 n/a
1991 1124 86.8 12.9 n/a
1992 1158 81.2 14.2 12
1993 1079 83.0 13.0 16
1994 1056 83.4 12.7 11.8
1995 1043 77.1 13.5 0
1996 1043 77.1 13.5 0
1997 1083 80.6 13.4 19.9
1998 1176 77.8 15.1 24.9
1999 1160 90.1 12.9 38.4
2000 1185 83.6 14.2 25.2
2001 1176 89.2 13.2 27.8
2002 1244 97.5 12.8 36.6
2003 1244 97.5 12.8 36.6
2004 1416 90.2 15.7 38.7
2005 1523 95.7 15.9 42.4
2006 1685 111.4 15.1 49
2007 1826 97.8 18.7 54.4
2008 1824 110.4 16.5 61.6
2009 1697 106.0 16.0 62.4
2010 1713 98.3 17.4 66.6
2011 1759 101.4 17.3 69
2012 1650 99.7 16.5 67.8
2013 1673 92.7 18.0 77.6
2014 1748 92.1 18.9 74.5
2015 1841 109.0 16.8 79.5
2016 1905 115.0 16.5 78.1
2017 2077 116.4 17.8 77.9
2018 2133 119.0 17.9 78.7
2019 2091 125.3 16.6 85.1
2020 2103 127.5 16.4 85.8
2021 2193 126.4 17.3 86.3
2022 2182 134.0 16.2 74.3
2023 2250 125.1 17.9 84.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lancaster High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1233 81.0 15.2 n/a
1989 1237 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1144 87.0 13.1 n/a
1991 1124 86.8 12.9 n/a
1992 1158 81.2 14.2 12
1993 1079 83.0 13.0 16
1994 1056 83.4 12.7 11.8
1995 1043 77.1 13.5 0
1996 1043 77.1 13.5 0
1997 1083 80.6 13.4 19.9
1998 1176 77.8 15.1 24.9
1999 1160 90.1 12.9 38.4
2000 1185 83.6 14.2 25.2
2001 1176 89.2 13.2 27.8
2002 1244 97.5 12.8 36.6
2003 1244 97.5 12.8 36.6
2004 1416 90.2 15.7 38.7
2005 1523 95.7 15.9 42.4
2006 1685 111.4 15.1 49
2007 1826 97.8 18.7 54.4
2008 1824 110.4 16.5 61.6
2009 1697 106.0 16.0 62.4
2010 1713 98.3 17.4 66.6
2011 1759 101.4 17.3 69
2012 1650 99.7 16.5 67.8
2013 1673 92.7 18.0 77.6
2014 1748 92.1 18.9 74.5
2015 1841 109.0 16.8 79.5
2016 1905 115.0 16.5 78.1
2017 2077 116.4 17.8 77.9
2018 2133 119.0 17.9 78.7
2019 2091 125.3 16.6 85.1
2020 2103 127.5 16.4 85.8
2021 2193 126.4 17.3 86.3
2022 2182 134.0 16.2 74.3
2023 2250 125.1 17.9 84.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lancaster High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,016 (10.1%) $9,092 (89.9%) $10,109
2021 $725 (7.5%) $8,908 (92.5%) $9,633

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lancaster High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 984th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1578th of 1961 High schools
 27.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Lancaster High School)5916
 43%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))6622
 44%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Lancaster High School)6332
 31%
   End of Course Biology (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))6332
 31%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Lancaster High School)4441
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))4441
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Lancaster High School)4846
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))4846
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Lancaster High School)6346
 17%
   End of Course U.S. History (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))6345
 18%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20912250
 7.6%
African American16271687
 3.7%
American Indian914
 55.6%
Asian29
 350%
Hispanic398475
 19.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White2832
 14.3%
Two or More Races2631
 19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.1%84.2%
 0.9%


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Students at Lancaster High School are 75% African American, 21% Hispanic, 1% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,250 students attended Lancaster High School.

Lancaster High School ranks in the bottom 20.2% of Texas high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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