Lancaster High School

Lancaster High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8815 Mary Ball Rd,  Lancaster, VA
Lancaster County Public Schools
2.9
3.2
408 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Lori Watrous
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
172:1

Student Diversity

Male
58.3%
Female
41.7%
Black
48.1%
White
42.2%
Two or more races
7.2%
Hispanic
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
Old Dominion University 51 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 47 Students
James Madison University 43 Students
Virginia Tech 27 Students
Christopher Newport University 26 Students
University of Virginia 25 Students
Norfolk State University 24 Students
George Mason University 23 Students
Longwood University 23 Students
Howard University 21 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 21 Students
Business 15 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Biology 13 Students
Criminology 10 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 10 Students
Finance 8 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Education 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.9 44 Reviews
2.0 Senior
2/18/2025
I have neutral feelings about Lancaster. It's not the best school buts it is also not as bad as it could be. It is located in a rural area so there is also nothing extravagant here. The buildings are in need of a major update. They are outdated and falling apart.
1.0 Senior
11/7/2024
Lancaster High School is a depressing place full of homophobic and racist students who only ever want to fight. Everyone is violent, whether with their words or actions, and the teachers hardly do anything unless something physical occurs. The best part of this school is the fact that some teachers actually care about students, but a lot seem to be indifferent.
3.0 Senior
1/6/2022
This school is well structured and diverse. However, as an aspiring artist, There is no room for us to be creative and show our skills. I wish my school offered more performing opportunities.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 5 Reviews
1.0 other
8/28/2024
this school suck don’t come here i highly recommend going to another school if u can pleaseeeeee!!
5.0 parent
10/16/2021
My son has had an excellent experience with many opportunities including Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School, extracurricular activities, athletics and a great group of friends. Parent support is key. Prior graduates have experienced much success at college and in industry. Excited to see growth and in...
4.0 other
8/10/2018
This school has been making great strides in recent years to overcome issues created by previous poor leadership. The Great Schools ranking is not up to date, and very bias to measures that do not fully show the student body potential. Why does "Great Schools" exist when they've never stepped foot i...
1.0 student
4/4/2017
0/10. I have spent my junior year here, and will not be coming back for senior year. While there are a few diamonds in the rough, the cons outweigh the pros. From talking to seniors, I've gathered there have been 7 principles over the last 4 years. Seven. That is not a typo. I could go on, but I wou...

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Lancaster High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lancaster, VA and is served by the Lancaster County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 408 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Lancaster High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average SAT score is 1100. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northern Neck Gov Stem Academy/Agric & Maritime Studies, Chesapeake Academy, Woodland Academy, 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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