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Lancaster High

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Lancaster, California · Antelope Valley Union High
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,688
Student:Teacher25.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch67%
Title INo
Lancaster
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 489
2,688
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
67%+1.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Lancaster High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Lancaster, California. The school enrolls 2,688 students. It is part of the Antelope Valley Union High district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

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

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Very large student body
2,688 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictAntelope Valley Union High
County6037
CityLancaster
ZIP93536
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060282004582

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,688
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino52.4%
Black / African American4.6%
Asian21.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native14.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races7.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
52.4%
Black
4.6%
Asian
21.1%
Two+
7.1%
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 %67%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)