Lancaster 

Accountability
Report
2000-2001

High School

Principal's Message
from William Appleton

     It is with great pleasure and pride that we offer this report card, which is designated to give a snapshot of Lancaster High School. The entire staff joins me in assuring you that we work collectively to offer the finest services possible to our students. Of primary importance are the academic growth of students, their preparation for life-long learning, and their development into effective thinkers and communicators. Students are provided with opportunities for active classrooms and innovative instructional strategies that enhance learning. 

     A sense of community is provided that extends beyond the classroom as we encourage our businesses and parents to be an active part of our educational programs. In this spirit of unity, your continued support is encouraged in the hope of offering students the most relevant and valuable experiences for success. 

LnHS MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Lancaster High School is to empower students to succeed with choices and challenges of the twenty-first century. The staff of Lancaster High School works to assure all students the opportunity to demonstrate growth in academic achievement, emotional maturity, physical well being, and social responsibility. The faculty will use the best instructional strategies and curriculum to assist in providing students with a quality education.

 

LnHS PROFILE

As we begin our sixth year we continue to offer a professional, safe, and rigorous learning environment. We've become an essential part of the community while developing partnerships with parents, businesses, and higher education. Because of this, Lancaster High School received a maximum six year accreditation last spring by Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Our culturally diverse student body numbers 2,500.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

1998-2000 STAR Test Results
by Grade Level

Grade:

 9 10 11

Reading

 2000 37 35 42
1999 35 34 47
1998 37 44 48

Math

 2000 47 41 47
1999 44 41 53
1998 44 45 47

Language

 2000 52 45 50
1999 47 41 57
1998 45 47 54

Science

 2000 45 47 49
1999 40 50 52
1998 42 53 50

Soc. Sci.

 2000 40 36 54
1999 36 34 57
1998 37 40 57

API Scores 1999: 627, 2000: 623

Students' academic progress is tracked through multiple assessments. In addition to classroom subject area assessments all students in the district were assessed using the Stanford 9 Test as part of the state-mandated STAR Program requiring annual assessment of students in grades 2-11. Students also take a variety of Golden State Exams, Advanced Placement (AP) Exams, ASVAB, PSAT, SAT/ACT and the district's writing assessment.

Though LnHS students continue to score at or above district, county and state averages, the staff is developing strategies to improve scores in all areas with an emphasis on reading. Disaggregated data recently made available will identify groups of students and grade levels needing extra assistance in achieving success on this exam.

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Last Updated: June, 2005