- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lancaster, SC
Lancaster High
Federal NCES profile for Lancaster High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450258000691
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lancaster High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lancaster High has class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lancaster, SC.
School address
District: Lancaster 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450258000691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Lancaster High held near 1,393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-70 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.5 → 82.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-70 students YoY 450258000691 · Lancaster, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,390 enr · 17.4:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Land High (1,905 students)
Lancaster High held near 1,393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-70 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.5 → 82.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lancaster High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Land Hi
Indian Land High
1,905 students
- This school
Lancaster High
1,390 students
- Indian Land In
Indian Land Intermediate
1,181 students
- Harrisburg Ele
Harrisburg Elementary
1,161 students
- Indian Land Mi
Indian Land Middle
1,102 students
- Indian Land El
Indian Land Elementary
1,042 students
What this shows Lancaster High reports 1,390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lancaster High compares
Lancaster High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 7% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,390 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,390
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$12,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
502
in-school suspensions + 294 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 31 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 48.7%
White 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Lancaster High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster 01 reports $12,216 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Land High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Intermediate | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,102
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Lancaster
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster High
How many students attend Lancaster High?
Lancaster High has 1,390 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lancaster, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,463 (2022-23) → 1,393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-70).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster High is 17.4:1, which is 22% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lancaster High?
79.4% of students at Lancaster High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lancaster High?
The largest demographic group at Lancaster High is African American at 48.7% of enrollment, in Lancaster, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lancaster High?
Lancaster High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 High rank among high schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lancaster, SC. 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 Lancaster 01?
Besides Lancaster High, Lancaster 01 also operates Indian Land High (1,905 students), Indian Land Intermediate (1,181 students), and Harrisburg Elementary (1,161 students). See the Lancaster 01 district page for the complete list.