Enrollment
1,995
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lancaster, OH
Lancaster High School
Federal NCES profile for Lancaster High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390442001132
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lancaster High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #8 of 12
- public schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lancaster High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster High School ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Lancaster, OH.
School address
District: Lancaster City · Ohio
NCES ID 390442001132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lancaster High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lancaster High School
Lancaster High School is a large high school in Lancaster, Ohio, enrolling 1,995 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,995 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 23 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 80 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lancaster's high schools, it stands alongside Fairfield Union High School (587 students): Lancaster High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.9:1 vs 20.2:1).
Lancaster City also operates General Sherman Junior High School (693 students) and Thomas Ewing Junior High School (643 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 44% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,995 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,995
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Ohio - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$13,399
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 80 expulsions.
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 87.0%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Lancaster High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster City, which includes Lancaster High School.
$13,399
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 35.3%
Federal 13.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Sherman Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Ewing Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tarhe Trails Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorsuch West Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Pleasant 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
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Lancaster
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,995 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lancaster High School
How many students attend Lancaster High School?
Lancaster High School has 1,995 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lancaster, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster High School is 21.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lancaster High School?
45.5% of students at Lancaster High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lancaster High School?
The largest demographic group at Lancaster High School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Lancaster, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lancaster High School?
Lancaster High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 #8 of 12 public schools in Lancaster, OH. 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 City?
Besides Lancaster High School, Lancaster City also operates General Sherman Junior High School (693 students), Thomas Ewing Junior High School (643 students), and Tarhe Trails Elementary School (611 students). See the Lancaster City district page for the complete list.
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