Enrollment
2,255
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lancaster, TX
Lancaster H S
Federal NCES profile for Lancaster H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482667003003
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lancaster H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #7 of 12
- public schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lancaster H S has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster H S ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Lancaster, TX.
School address
District: Lancaster Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482667003003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
125.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lancaster H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lancaster H S
Lancaster H S is a high-poverty, large high school in Lancaster, Texas, enrolling 2,255 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 86% of Texas schools and 22% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,255 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 158 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #136, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 774 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,255 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 41 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lancaster Isd also operates Lancaster Middle (908 students) and Houston El (613 students) alongside Lancaster H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lancaster H S compares
Lancaster H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,255 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,255
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
363
in-school suspensions + 411 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 41 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 1.6%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Lancaster H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster Isd, which includes Lancaster H S.
$11,560
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 29.2%
Federal 19.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lancaster H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houston El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Main El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Run El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belt Line El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lancaster H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lancaster H S
How many students attend Lancaster H S?
Lancaster H S has 2,255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lancaster, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster H S is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lancaster H S?
77.9% of students at Lancaster H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lancaster H S?
The largest demographic group at Lancaster H S is African American at 73.0% of enrollment, in Lancaster, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lancaster H S?
Lancaster H S has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lancaster H S rank among public schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster H S ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Lancaster, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lancaster on the city page.
Is Lancaster H S a good school?
Lancaster H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lancaster Isd?
Besides Lancaster H S, Lancaster Isd also operates Lancaster Middle (908 students), Houston El (613 students), and West Main El (601 students). See the Lancaster Isd district page for the complete list.
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