Lancaster City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,263 students in Lancaster City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Lancaster City School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Lancaster City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
178 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
198 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
5,411 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
86%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
444 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
174
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
451
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
491
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
475
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
480
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
488
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
444
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
421
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
482
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
509
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
470
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
458
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
491
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
429
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,851 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,069 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Lancaster City School District?
Lancaster City School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,263 students.
What is the rank of Lancaster City School District?
Lancaster City School District is ranked #506 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster City School District?
86% of Lancaster City School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lancaster City School District?
Lancaster City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Lancaster City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,069 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 6,263 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 50% in OH)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
