Our Mission

The mission of the Lancaster School District, a group of dedicated and caring professionals, is, with the support of the community, to develop academic and personal excellence in all students through a rigorous curriculum infused with high expectations within a safe and secure environment fostering socially responsible citizens who enrich our diverse community.

About Us

Lancaster School District is an K-8 district located in the high desert about 60 miles northeast of Los Angeles and serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Most of the District’s 82.5 square miles lies within the City of Lancaster with a small portion in the unincorporated boundaries of Los Angeles County.

Educating Antelope Valley youth since 1885, we believe the District provides excellent educational opportunities for the more than 16,000 students who attend our 18 schools. We have one alternative education, five middle, and twelve elementary schools. Fifteen of our schools operate on a modified traditional schedule while three remain on a four-track year-round calendar. In the 2008-09 school year, it is anticipated all sites will be on the same modified traditional schedule.

The District is an active participant with the seven other Antelope Valley elementary districts and the high school district to provide quality programs. Teams of teachers and administrators from these districts meet monthly to articulate the K-12 programs.

Well-maintained school buildings and grounds reflect the importance which the District places upon providing a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and parents.