Lansing High School is a public high school in Lansing, New York, United States. The school is located on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, approximately nine miles from Ithaca.
Serving 386 students in grades 9-12, Lansing High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lansing High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lansing High School's student population of 386 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1930
Colors
Blue, Yellow, Gold
School Rankings
Lansing High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lansing High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#78 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
77%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lansing High School's ranking?
Lansing High School is ranked #78 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lansing High School often compared to?
Lansing High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ithaca Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lansing High School?
The graduation rate of Lansing High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lansing High School?
386 students attend Lansing High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Lansing High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lansing High School?
Lansing High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lansing High School offer ?
Lansing High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lansing High School part of?
Lansing High School is part of Lansing Central School District.
School Reviews
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