Enrollment
1,682
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361668001488
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 59/100 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
- 59
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
134.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lancaster High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lancaster High School
Lancaster High School is a large high school in Lancaster, New York, enrolling 1,682 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.0% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the New York average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,682 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #55.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lancaster Central School District spends $18,668 per pupil, 29% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lancaster Central School District also operates William Street School (1,274 students) and Lancaster Middle School (876 students) alongside Lancaster High School.
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 High School compares
Lancaster High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,668
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster Central School District, which includes Lancaster High School.
$18,668
Per student
-29%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 38.5%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,682 students)
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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.
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 59/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Lancaster High School a good school?
Lancaster High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 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.
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