Overview
Lancaster High is a public high serving grades 8–12 in Lancaster, Virginia. The school enrolls 402 students. It is part of the Lancaster County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% 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 Enrollment402
White37.8%
Hispanic / Latino3.0%
Black / African American51.2%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races6.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 %100%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)