Lancaster High School (Lancaster, Texas)

Lancaster High School is a public secondary school in Lancaster, Texas (USA). It is part of the Lancaster Independent School District and serves students in grades nine through twelve.

Lancaster High School
Address
200 East Wintergreen Road

Lancaster
,
Texas
75134

USA
Information
TypePublic high school
MottoThinking Beyond Exemplary!
Established1905
School districtLancaster Independent School District
PrincipalEleanor Webb
Faculty125.30 (FTE)[1]
Grades10-12
Enrollment2,091 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio16.69[1]
Campus size421,000 sq. ft.[2]
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Orange, Black, Gray and White
       
MascotTiger
Feeder schoolsLancaster Elsie Robertson Middle School
Websitelhs.lancasterisd.org

History

A fully comprehensive public education established in Lancaster in 1905 with the formation of the Lancaster Independent School District. The William L. White School opened that same year, serving students in grades 1-12.[3]

As the district grew, a new high school located on Centre Avenue (site of the LISD current administration building) opened in 1923. Lancaster High School was accepted to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1929, becoming the first such in Dallas County to receive that designation.[3]

The high school moved to another location, 822 West Pleasant Run Road, in 1965. The name of Lancaster High School was changed to Lancaster Elsie Robertson High School in 1978 to honor Elsie Robertson, a teacher who served Lancaster students for 47 years.[3]

Spurred by rapid population in both the city and school district, Lancaster voters approved a $110 million bond package in February 2004 - $65.3 million of which was dedicated to the construction of a new high school complex with athletic facilities, a stadium, and an auditorium.[4]

The site chosen for the complex was a plot of land located immediately north of the 170 acre[5] Lancaster Community Park. Construction commenced in August 2004 and was completed in July 2006.[6] The new Lancaster High School campus opened on August 21, 2006 at the start of the 2006-2007 school year. The old high school site at 822 West Pleasant Run Road now serves as the district's middle school.

The school houses International Baccalaureate and STEM Early College programs for its high-achieving students committed to furthering their education at a college.[7]

Mission

Lancaster High School's officially-adopted mission[8] is as follows:

The mission of Lancaster High School, in partnership with the student body, parents and the community, is to prepare all students with the proper knowledge and skills needed to become productive and responsible citizens in today's technologically advanced, global, and diverse society.
The mission will be accomplished by providing a rigorous academic curriculum for students in a safe and orderly environment, which will empower and prepare them for success.

Statistics

As of the 2014 school year, there were a total of 1,748 students enrolled at Lancaster High School.[9] The ethnic composition of the school was students).[9] 61.5% of the Lancaster High School student body was considered Economically Disadvantaged with 60.0% classified as "At-Risk."[10] A small percentage of students (1.5%) were Limited English Proficient, while an even smaller percentage (0.8%) had disciplinary placements during the previous school year.

Student enrollment in the following specialty programs was as follows in 2007-2008: Bilingual/ESL Education (1.4%), Career & Technology Education (75.4%), Gifted & Talented Education (4.3%), and Special Education (9.7%).[10]

A total of 301 students graduated from Lancaster High School in 2007. Of those, 287 (95.3%) graduated on either the Recommended High School Plan or the Distinguished Achievement Plan. The remaining 14 students (4.7%) completed the Minimum Graduation Plan.[10]

In 2009, the state classified 22% of Lancaster High's graduates as "college ready," or ready to undergo university studies. The State of Texas defined "college readiness" by scores on the ACT and SAT and in the 11th grade Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) tests. During that year, 86% of its 12th grade students graduated. LISD officials said that they are taking steps to increase the rate of college readiness. Holly K. Hacker of The Dallas Morning News said that Lancaster High may have been affected by institutional issues in LISD.[11]

Athletics
Lancaster High School mascot

Lancaster competes in 5A and is known for their rallying cry WEBO.

Track and Field

Lancaster has one of the top high school track programs in Texas. The Lady Tigers hold an exceptional tradition winning the UIL title in 2001,2002,2003,2004, 2005,2006,2007,2008,2012,2013,2014 and 2019(12x). Lancaster boys' track and field also have a strong winning tradition, earning their 7th straight UIL Track Title in 2011

Football

4A/D2 UIL State Championship Runner Up in 2012. Tigers football team faced Cedar Park in the state championship game losing 7-17 due to 10 unanswered points in the 4th Quarter.

Basketball
  • The Boys' Basketball team, coached by Ferrin Douglas, earned Lancaster High's first trip to the State final in 2010. The game matched Lancaster up against state and national #1 ranked Houston Yates; Lancaster kept it close and even pulled ahead in the 4th quarter before Yates ended the game on a 19-2 run, winning 92-73. John Bohannon became the first player in UIL history with triple-doubles in both State tournament games. Guard Tre Lynch earned All-Tournament honors. The game was played in front of a sold out Frank Irwin Center of 16,734 people; the biggest crowd in Texas High School basketball history. The Tigers finished 36-3.
  • In 2015, the Lancaster Tigers basketball team faced Beaumont Ozen in the 2015 5-A UIL State Championship game. With Lancaster defeating Ozen 59-47 to claim the State Title and finishing the season ranked #1 in class 5-A, #2 overall in Texas, and #8 nationally. The Tigers finished their 2014-2015 historic season with a record of 34-4.
  • In 2016, the Lancaster boys' basketball team won the 5-A UIL State Championship ending the season 35-2 record.[12]

Band

In 1986, the marching band earned 2nd place in prelims of the UIL state marching band contest. The Tiger Pride Marching Band of Lancaster High School has one of the best high-stepping marching bands in North Texas resembling the musical style of HBCU marching bands. LHS drum line is often referred to as "LTD". The LHS Band has also performed at Earl Spence Jr.'s fight and given another opportunity to perform at the Dallas Wings Home Basketball Game Which was a Dallas Wings W 71-61.

School uniforms

All Lancaster ISD students are required to wear school uniforms.[13]

High schoolers may wear:

  • Orange, Black, and Grey solid shirts
  • White, Orange, and Black solid polo shirts and turtlenecks
  • White, Orange, Gray, and Black solid vests, and sweatshirts
  • Solid color jackets and windbreakers
  • White Oxford shirts
  • Khaki, Black, Navy blue, and Orange slacks (Capris are not allowed)
  • Khaki, Black, Navy blue, Orange, and White shorts and skirts (Skorts are not allowed)

Notable alumni
  • Lancaster High School (rear view)
  • Beverly D. Humphrey Tiger Stadium

References
  1. "LANCASTER H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  2. "Gallagher Construction Services Gallery". Lancaster High School. Gallagher Construction Services. Archived from the original on 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2009-01-04.
  3. History of LISD – Lancaster Independent School District.
  4. "LISD Bond Information". Office of Public Relations, Lancaster Independent School District. Retrieved 2009-01-04.
  5. "Lancaster Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan: Existing Parks" (PDF). Chapter 3 - Existing Parks Inventory. Planning Division, City of Lancaster, Texas. Retrieved 2009-01-04.
  6. "April 2005 Bond Update". Office of Public Relations, Lancaster Independent School District. Retrieved 2009-01-04.
  7. http://www.ibo.org/en/school/002995
  8. "About Us". Lancaster High School. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
  9. "Totals by Campus for Campus: 057913001 (LANCASTER HS)". 2007-2008 Student Enrollment Reports. Texas Education Agency, Information Analysis Division. 2008-03-05. Retrieved 2009-01-04.
  10. "2007-08 AEIS Campus Reports: LANCASTER HS". Academic Excellence Indicator System. Texas Education Agency, Department of Performance Reporting. Archived from the original on 2012-12-25. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
  11. Hacker, Holly K. "Analysis shows true Texas high school performance, stripping away socioeconomic factors." The Dallas Morning News. September 3, 2011. Retrieved on February 10, 2012.
  12. http://www.wfaa.com/sports/lancaster-rolls-to-back-to-back-uilstate-basketball-titles/79568000
  13. http://www.lancasterisd.org/pdf/district/student_info/2014-2015_Dress_Code.pdf

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