Lancaster High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

1 Forton Dr, Lancaster, NY

Lancaster Central School District

4.0

2.4

1,646 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Cesar Marchioli

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Average SAT Score
1230

Average ACT Score
26

Math Proficiency
84%

Reading Proficiency
96%

Average GPA
3.67

Graduation Rate
98%

A-

Academics

Teachers

B-

College Prep

B+

Administration

B+

Resources/Facilities

A+

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.67	Reading Proficiency 96%
Math Proficiency 84%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 136	Full Time Teachers 136
Teachers in First or Second Year 5.2%

College Prep

Average SAT 1230 Math 620 Verbal 610	Average ACT 26 Math 26 English 25 Reading 27 Science 27
Number of AP Courses 20	AP Pass Rate 91%
AP Math Enrollment High	AP Science Enrollment Average
Other AP Enrollment Very High

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

High

Boys Athletic Participation

High

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

252:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.7%	Female 49.3%
White 88.5%	Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%	Economically disadvantaged 27.9%
Hispanic 4.5%	Two or more races 3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander 2.6%	Limited English proficient 1.4%
Black <1%	Native American <1%

School Rankings

#47 Best HS For Athletes in New York

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

University at Buffalo, SUNY 459 Students

Daemen University 172 Students

SUNY Buffalo State University 159 Students

Rochester Institute of Technology 147 Students

Niagara University 142 Students

Canisius University 137 Students

Binghamton University, SUNY 135 Students

D'Youville University 110 Students

SUNY Erie Community College 107 Students

SUNY Geneseo 102 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Nursing 123 Students

Business 119 Students

Psychology 112 Students

Biology 84 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students

Early Childhood Education 47 Students

Mechanical Engineering 46 Students

Accounting 46 Students

Marketing 43 Students

Education 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Alum

7/2/2025

During my time at Lancaster High School, most people were very supportive and kind. The teachers wanted us to succeed.

4.0 Sophomore

12/14/2024

My high school experience has been rather good so far, lots of opportunities through the academies for a career path. If you participate in many extracurriculars than they will help your future towards team building and team work.

5.0 Sophomore

7/4/2024

The best part about school is how much all the teachers and other staff want to help you to succeed at whatever you are doing.

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1.0 parent

4/11/2018

Poor. If you are interested in keeping up with the jones' than this school is for you. If you want teachers to join in your support of raising respectful young adults than perhaps another district is for you. The teachers have no control over the students. A friends son got mouthy with a teacher, th...

1.0 parent

9/12/2009

1.0 parent

9/12/2009

1.0 parent

9/12/2009

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List Price Range

$188K - $819K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$409,717

Median Lot Size

10,890 Sq Ft

% Renters

26%

Average Household Income

$110,725

% of College Grads

35.9%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,792 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
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949+ Sq Ft

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1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
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1-2 Baths
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1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
800+ Sq Ft

5001 Transit Rd
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1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft

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Depew High School

9th to 12th
Public

B+

St Marys High School

9th to 12th
Private

B+

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Basketball
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Parking Lot

Keysa Town Park

Keysa Park

Westwood Park

Stiglmeier Park

Patriots and Heroes Park

Walden Pond Park

Como Lake Park

Elma Meadows Community Park

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New York Erie County Lancaster 14086

Lancaster High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lancaster, NY, in the Lancaster neighborhood, and is served by the Lancaster Central School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,646 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 96% are proficient in reading. Lancaster High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $409,717. Discover additional schools in the area, like Depew High School, St Marys High School, Depew Middle 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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