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Lancaster City

Ohio · Public School District
10
Schools
6,263
Students
$16,149
Per-Pupil Spend
+13% nat'l
55.4%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lancaster City is a public school district in Ohio serving 6,263 students across 10 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,149 is above average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools5 schools
Middle Schools2 schools
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lancaster High School09–121,848
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Early Childhood Center 1PK–PK86
Early Childhood Center 2PK–PK87
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,149+13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
35%
51%
State
35.3%
Local (property tax)
51.5%
Federal
13.2%

Funding is shared between state (35%) and local sources (51%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
6,263
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lancaster City?
Lancaster City has 10 public schools, serving a total of 6,263 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lancaster City?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lancaster City spend per student?
Lancaster City spends $16,149 per pupil — 13% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lancaster City?
55% of students in Lancaster City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lancaster City?
No, Lancaster City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lancaster City serve?
Lancaster City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.