Lancaster High School

Lancaster High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
44701 32nd St W,  Lancaster, CA
Antelope Valley Union High School District
3.6
2.4
2,726 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jose Barajas
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
108
Full Time Teachers
108
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
500
Verbal
530
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
26.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
3.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
0.6%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
375:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Hispanic
58.1%
Black
23%
White
9.6%
Two or more races
5.4%
Filipino
2.2%
Asian
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Northridge 491 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 482 Students
Antelope Valley College 351 Students
University of California - Irvine 346 Students
University of California - San Diego 315 Students
University of California - Berkeley 313 Students
University of Southern California 306 Students
San Diego State University 266 Students
University of California - Davis 246 Students
California State University - Long Beach 240 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 178 Students
Psychology 140 Students
Business 135 Students
Biology 122 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 75 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 64 Students
Mechanical Engineering 54 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 53 Students
Criminology 51 Students
Computer Science 48 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 611 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/16/2025
The best part of my experience is the ability to create and manage your own club because this definitely made me experience better in joining different clubs to be a part of my high school career. One of the worst parts can be the food because there would be days where the food can be a hit or miss. One change I would like to see is the food.
4.0 Senior
6/13/2025
Overall, my experience at lancaster high school is fairly beneficial. There is many opportunities accessible at lancaster high, and the teachers do their best to try to get you to the next level. There is issues such as safety, but they are working on the issues through metal detectors, security, and cameras, trying their best to keep their campus safe for students. This school has helped me to give a more clear idea for the future and what I want to study in.
4.0 Alum
1/27/2025
When I went to Lancaster high it was fun but it had its ups and downs. As far as academics the teachers were okay but they definitely did not have me ready for college. I got my preparation from my counselor. Activities though were great and so much fun and Lancaster high offers a lot of things for you to be great in.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 12 Reviews
1.0 other
8/22/2025
*1/5 stars*Lancaster High School is literally THE WORST. I just got kicked out of my own class... LIKE WHAT EVEN IS THAT?!?! They let some new dude in and just booted me to some random class with people I don't even know. And the admin is all "oh well, can't change it"... UM, YES YOU CAN. It's not l...
1.0 student
12/18/2024
During my four years of attending Lancaster High School, I could say I've had quite an interesting experience. The teachers here are very hit-or-miss. The adults aren't exactly what I'd deem as "professional'. It is clear a lot of adults try to be buddy-buddy with some students. A lot of teachers ru...
1.0 parent
1/14/2019
This school handles bullying by telling the child being bullied to go on independent study. Some of the teachers WILL NOT help students when the students ask them for help. The staff is unprofessional in that they gossip about one student to another student. I wish I could put my children in a diffe...
1.0 student
4/14/2018
Overall, this school was the worst thing to happen to me. It is full of drugs and violence. I got bullied everyday and the administrators did nothing. There are far better high schools in Lancaster with higher test scores.

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Lancaster High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lancaster, CA and is served by the Antelope Valley Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,726 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Lancaster High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $553,430. Discover additional schools in the area, like SOAR High (Students on Academic Rise) School, Antelope Valley High School, Calvary Chapel Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Lancaster has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lancaster High School.

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