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Best Lancaster Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 19,216 students in Lancaster, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lancaster, CA are Soar High (Students On Academic Rise), Paseo Grande Charter and Phoenix High Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Lancaster, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 51%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Soar High (Students On Academic Rise), with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Lancaster, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3041 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
Gr: 9-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Paseo Grande Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5248 Rose St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(833) 980-1356
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix High Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
228 East Ave. H8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-3936
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #44.
Empower Generations
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
44236 10th St. W. Ste. 105
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 429-3264
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Academies Of The Antelope Valley
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 West Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3031
Gr: 6-12 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Quartz Hill High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6040 West Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 718-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 3,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Mission View Public
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26334 Citrus St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 874-1341
Gr: 8-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Mission Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
43141 Business Center Pkwy Ste
Lancaster, CA 93535
(844) 788-3965
Gr: 6-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44701 32nd St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-7649
Gr: 9-12 | 2,688 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Desert Sands Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44130 20th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-3357
Gr: 8-12 | 727 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Vista Real Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 South A St. Ste. 3
Lancaster, CA 93535
(805) 486-5449
Gr: 9-12 | 1,271 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Antelope Valley Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
37212 47th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-0044
Gr: K-12 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Eastside High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 East Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,631 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Assurance Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
43145 Business Center Ste. 102
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-1225
Gr: 8-12 | 3,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
Antelope Valley High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44900 North Division St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-8552
Gr: 9-12 | 1,498 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Desert Winds Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 East Kettering St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-7555
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lancaster, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lancaster, CA include Soar High (Students On Academic Rise), Paseo Grande Charter and Phoenix High Community Day.
How many public high schools are located in Lancaster?
16 public high schools are located in Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?

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