- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482667003003
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Lancaster H S held near 2,313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 125.1 → 123.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+63 students YoY 482667003003 · Lancaster, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,255 enr · 18:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster Middle (908 students)
Lancaster H S held near 2,313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 125.1 → 123.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lancaster H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lancaster H S
2,255 students
- Lancaster Midd
Lancaster Middle
908 students
- Houston El 613
Houston El
613 students
- West Main El 601
West Main El
601 students
- Pleasant Run E 597
Pleasant Run El
597 students
- Belt Line El 567
Belt Line El
567 students
What this shows Lancaster H S reports 2,255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lancaster H S compares
Lancaster H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Lancaster Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,255 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,250 (2022-23) → 2,313 (2023-24), nearly flat (+63).
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.