Desert Sands Charter vs Lancaster High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sands Charter
Lancaster · Charter high · Grades 8–12
727 students
Lancaster High
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,688 students
| Measure | Desert Sands Charter Lancaster, California | Lancaster High Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1171 of 1,343 | #1070 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15638 of 16,910 | #14984 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 727 | 2,688 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 2,688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 13% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lancaster High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 17.8).
- •Lancaster High does better on math proficiency (13% vs 2.5%).
- •Lancaster High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Lancaster High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 78.7%).
- •Lancaster High is the larger school with 2,688 students compared with 727.
- •Desert Sands Charter is a charter school while Lancaster High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Sands Charter better than Lancaster High?
On the Success Index (US), Lancaster High ranks higher (21.8 vs 17.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Desert Sands Charter and Lancaster High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sands Charter: 727. Lancaster High: 2,688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sands Charter and Lancaster High rank in California?
Desert Sands Charter is 1171st of 1,343 and Lancaster High is 1070th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).