- Enrollment
- 3,175
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lancaster, CA
Lancaster High
Federal NCES profile for Lancaster High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060282004582
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lancaster High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lancaster High has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster High ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Lancaster, CA.
School address
District: Antelope Valley Union High · California
NCES ID 060282004582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Lancaster High held near 2,697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 108.6 → 108.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+55 students YoY 060282004582 · Lancaster, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,688 enr · 24.9:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Quartz Hill High (3,175 students)
Lancaster High held near 2,697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 108.6 → 108.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lancaster High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quartz Hill Hi
Quartz Hill High
3,175 students
- Highland High
Highland High
2,706 students
- This school
Lancaster High
2,688 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High
2,631 students
- William J. (Pe
William J. (Pete) Knight High
2,349 students
- Palmdale High
Palmdale High
2,208 students
What this shows Lancaster High reports 2,688 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lancaster High compares
Lancaster High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,688 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,688
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,960
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 273 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.1%
African American 23.0%
White 9.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Lancaster High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
District finance for Antelope Valley Union High reports $15,960 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lancaster High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz Hill High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William J. (Pete) Knight High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palmdale High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lancaster High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,706
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,631
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,349
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Lancaster
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Eastside High
Standard public school
2,631 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Antelope Valley High
Standard public school
1,498 students 22:1 students per teacher
Desert Sands Charter
Standard public school
727 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Soar High (Students on Academic Rise)
Alternative education program
670 students 39.4:1 students per teacher
Desert Winds Continuation High
Alternative education program
605 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Empower Generations
Standard public school
81 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,688 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster High
How many students attend Lancaster High?
Lancaster High has 2,688 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lancaster, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,642 (2022-23) → 2,697 (2023-24), nearly flat (+55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster High is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lancaster High?
55.4% of students at Lancaster High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lancaster High?
The largest demographic group at Lancaster High is Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment, in Lancaster, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lancaster High?
Lancaster High has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lancaster High rank among high schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster High ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Lancaster, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Antelope Valley Union High?
Besides Lancaster High, Antelope Valley Union High also operates Quartz Hill High (3,175 students), Highland High (2,706 students), and Eastside High (2,631 students). See the Antelope Valley Union High district page for the complete list.