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Lancaster High

PublicGrades 8–12
Lancaster, Virginia · Lancaster County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students408
Student:Teacher13.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo
Lancaster
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 483
408
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
99%+33.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
8–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Lancaster High is a public high serving grades 8–12 in Lancaster, Virginia. The school enrolls 408 students. It is part of the Lancaster County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span8–12
DistrictLancaster County Public Schools
County51103
CityLancaster
ZIP22503
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510216000887

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment408
White42.2%
Hispanic / Latino2.0%
Black / African American48.1%
Asian0.5%
Two or More Races7.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
42.2%
Hispanic
2.0%
Black
48.1%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
7.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)