Serving 1,463 students in grades 9-12, Lancaster High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 63% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lancaster High School's student population of 1,463 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lancaster High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lancaster High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#644 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
13%
Black
50%
31%
White
26%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
63%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lancaster High School's ranking?
Lancaster High School is ranked #644 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Lancaster High School often compared to?
Lancaster High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buford High School, Indian Land High School, Andrew Jackson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lancaster High School?
The graduation rate of Lancaster High School is 63%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lancaster High School?
1,463 students attend Lancaster High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lancaster High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lancaster High School?
Lancaster High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lancaster High School offer ?
Lancaster High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lancaster High School part of?
Lancaster High School is part of Lancaster 01 School District.
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