Depew High School vs. Lancaster High School
Should you attend Depew High School or Lancaster High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Depew High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lancaster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 581 students in grades 9-12, Depew High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,682 students in grades 9-12, Lancaster High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
581 students
1,682 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
138 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#549 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#372 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
≥99%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
157
422
Grade 10 Students
140
450
Grade 11 Students
141
379
Grade 12 Students
134
406
Ungraded Students
9
25
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
7%
1%
% White
80%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%