For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 18,462 students in Lancaster, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lancaster, CA are Soar High (Students On Academic Rise), Phoenix High Community Day and Academies Of The Antelope Valley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Lancaster, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 55%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Soar High (Students On Academic Rise), with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lancaster, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3041 W. Ave. K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Phoenix High Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
228 E. Ave. H8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-3936
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-3936
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
Academies Of The Antelope Valley
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6300 W. Ave. L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3031
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3031
Grades: 6-12
| 665 students
Rank: #44.
Quartz Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6040 W. Ave. L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 718-3100
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 718-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 3,066 students
Rank: #55.
Mission View Public
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26334 Citrus St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 874-1341
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 874-1341
Grades: K-12
| 238 students
Rank: #66.
Mission Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43141 Business Center Pkwy Ste
Lancaster, CA 93535
(844) 788-3965
Lancaster, CA 93535
(844) 788-3965
Grades: 6-12
| 384 students
Rank: #77.
Lancaster High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44701 32nd St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-7649
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-7649
Grades: 9-12
| 2,642 students
Rank: #88.
Desert Sands Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44130 20th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-3357
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-3357
Grades: 9-12
| 742 students
Rank: #99.
Empower Generations
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44236 10th St. W. Ste. 105
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 429-3264
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 429-3264
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #1010.
Vista Real Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 S. A St. Ste. 3
Lancaster, CA 93535
(805) 486-5449
Lancaster, CA 93535
(805) 486-5449
Grades: 9-12
| 1,311 students
Rank: #1111.
Antelope Valley Learning Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37212 47th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-0044
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-0044
Grades: K-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: #1212.
Eastside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 E. Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3800
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,650 students
Rank: #1313.
Assurance Learning Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43145 Business Center Ste. 102
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-1225
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-1225
Grades: 8-12
| 2,915 students
Rank: #1414.
Antelope Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44900 N. Division St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-8552
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-8552
Grades: 9-12
| 1,558 students
Rank: #1515.
Desert Winds Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 E. Kettering St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-7555
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-7555
Grades: 9-12
| 635 students
Lancaster, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Antelope Valley Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5606 West Ave L8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3307
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3307
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
44514 20th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 317-9236
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 317-9236
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
6300 West Ave. L
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 722-4421
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 722-4421
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Diego Hills Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4612 Dehesa Rd., Rm. 11
Lancaster, CA 93535
(619) 286-0312
Lancaster, CA 93535
(619) 286-0312
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Eastside Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6742 East Avenue H
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1222
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1222
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
808 West Ave J
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0496
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0496
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Westside Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
5606 W. Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 206-3750
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 206-3750
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
41625 North 170th St., East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-2118
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-2118
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lancaster, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lancaster, CA include Soar High (Students On Academic Rise), Phoenix High Community Day and Academies Of The Antelope Valley.
How many public high schools are located in Lancaster?
15 public high schools are located in Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lancaster include: Lancaster High School vs. Quartz Hill High School, Quartz Hill High School vs. Lancaster High School, Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) vs. Quartz Hill High School
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