- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390442001132
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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 29/100 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
- 29
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
Lancaster High School held near 1,918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+70 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.1 → 90.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+70 students YoY 390442001132 · Lancaster, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,995 enr · 21.9:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: General Sherman Junior High School (693 students)
Lancaster High School held near 1,918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+70 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.1 → 90.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lancaster High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lancaster High School
1,995 students
- General Sherma 693
General Sherman Junior High School
693 students
- Thomas Ewing J 643
Thomas Ewing Junior High School
643 students
- Tarhe Trails E 611
Tarhe Trails Elementary School
611 students
- Gorsuch West E 530
Gorsuch West Elementary School
530 students
- Mt. Pleasant E 530
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
530 students
What this shows Lancaster High School reports 1,995 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 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 methodology
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
$14,319
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Lancaster City reports $14,319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~1,995 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,848 (2022-23) → 1,918 (2023-24), nearly flat (+70).
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 29/100 (lower 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 #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.
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.