- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lancaster, NY
Lancaster High School
Federal NCES profile for Lancaster High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361668001488
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lancaster High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lancaster High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Lancaster, NY.
School address
District: Lancaster Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361668001488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lancaster High School held near 1,646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 134.8 → 136.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 361668001488 · Lancaster, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,682 enr · 12.6:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: William Street School (1,274 students)
Lancaster High School held near 1,646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 134.8 → 136.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lancaster High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lancaster High School
1,682 students
- William Street
William Street School
1,274 students
- Lancaster Midd
Lancaster Middle School
876 students
- Hillview Eleme 451
Hillview Elementary School
451 students
- John a Sciole 401
John a Sciole Elementary School
401 students
- Como Park Elem 352
Como Park Elementary School
352 students
What this shows Lancaster High School reports 1,682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lancaster High School compares
Lancaster High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,682 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,682
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in New York - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Lancaster High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Lancaster Central School District reports $19,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lancaster High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lancaster Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillview Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John a Sciole Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Como Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lancaster High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster High School
How many students attend Lancaster High School?
Lancaster High School has 1,682 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lancaster, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,652 (2022-23) → 1,646 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster High School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lancaster High School?
22.0% of students at Lancaster High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lancaster High School?
The largest demographic group at Lancaster High School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Lancaster, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lancaster High School?
Lancaster High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Lancaster, NY. 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 Central School District?
Besides Lancaster High School, Lancaster Central School District also operates William Street School (1,274 students), Lancaster Middle School (876 students), and Hillview Elementary School (451 students). See the Lancaster Central School District district page for the complete list.