Lancaster High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 8-12 | Antelope Valley Union High
Lancaster High School is located in Lancaster, CA and is one of 15 schools in Antelope Valley Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 2459 students in grades 8-12.
Lancaster High School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Lancaster High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Lancaster High School had an API growth score of 736 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Lancaster High School's 2012 base score was 718 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Lancaster High School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Lancaster High School's students and teachers. more
Lancaster High School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Lancaster High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Lancaster High School had an API growth score of 736 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Lancaster High School's 2012 base score was 718 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Lancaster High School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Lancaster High School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Amargosa Creek Middle School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Antelope Valley Desert Montessori Schools, Inc. 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Soar High (Students on Academic Rise) High School 1.4 miles |  |
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| Bethel Christian School 1.5 miles | n/a | |
| SO CA Independent Educational Studies School 1.5 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 2459
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Lancaster High School had 55% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
43%
White
26%
Black
24%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Two or More Races
2%
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Antelope Valley Union High District Spending
$7,639Per Pupil
The Antelope Valley Union High spends $7,639 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 36% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Antelope Valley Union High District
23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Lancaster High School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Antelope Valley Union High School DistrictTest Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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