Lampeter-Strasburg Senior High School

1600 Book Rd

School District

Lampeter-Strasburg
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on July 24, 2021

I graduated from L-S in 2017 after spending K-12 there and went on to graduate from an Ivy League college, so first let me say that college readiness is not lacking! Now as a teacher myself, I more fully appreciate the education I received at L-S. As a gifted student, I was able to attend enrichment classes in elementary and middle school, and in high school I took two dual-enrollment classes at the Harrisburg Area Community College and Franklin & Marshall College. Although I'm incredibly grateful for the flexibility my GIEP afforded me and the opportunities available to me, truly the most important aspect of my education at L-S was the incredible teachers. I never had a bad teacher in thirteen years as a student there, and I had several teachers whom I continue to look back on as inspirations. The biggest drawback of L-S is, of course, its relative lack of diversity. However, I felt that the diversity was getting much better as I went through high school. I was, to be quite honest, a pretty "nerdy" kid, but I was able to find a solid group of friends and never felt that bullying was a problem. In truth, I felt that students really did value people who were kind and able to get along with many different "cliques," based on the kids elected for homecoming and prom court, which, as we all, are the biggest popularity contests in high school. Finally, I loved the L-S athletic program. I felt that the whole community really gathered around the sports teams, particularly the football team in the fall, and that led to a true sense of school spirit, even amongst the students who would not usually be thought of as the sporty or school-spirited kind.Bottom line, if you are a family looking for a great public school in Lancaster County, even in the greater central PA area, I cannot recommend L-S enough.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2018

Both of my kids are recent L-S grads, so I have a little perspective. In general, this is a well-run, effective school populated by relatively kind, smart and well-behaved students. The area (just outside of the City of Lancaster) is culturally and socially conservative and non-diverse. That said, my relatively cosmopolitan kids were able to find their groove here. It seems that the school is becoming a little less homogeneous as the years progress, and that's a good thing. The quality of instruction is generally good, and the administration seems effective. All in all, I think L-S is a strong choice for high school.
Submitted by parent on November 14, 2016

Teachers and staff are amazing! Feel extremely fortunate to live in this district!!
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2016

Helpful to special needs students and their parents. Teachers go the extra mile as do the administration
Submitted by student on April 23, 2014

i am currently a senior graduating in a few months. this school is everything i could have ever asked for. the teachers are caring. the staff listens to you and helps you. i am glad to call myself a pioneer and always will be. yea there are cliques and "groups" of kids that associate with one another. but you have that everywhere. the athletics and their facilities are top notch as well. this school has prepared me for the real world Very Very well.
Submitted by parent on November 13, 2013

A very solid school with well behaved students. The school is very homogeneous. I'm not sure how the school would seem to someone who "doesn't fit the mold".
Submitted by parent on April 09, 2013

When we first moved to the district, it was rated high and I would of rated them a 5. Today I would rate the elementary schools a 4 and the middle school and high school a 2 or lower. Over the years the high school and middle school have gone down hill. They say they want highly qualified teachers but they seem to be having trouble finding them. Also, their standards of substitutes is very low. My children have had substitutes that paint their nails, text, and sit behind the desk and read or on their computer. The high school actually has an emergency certified substitute "babysitting" our children OVER certified substitutes.What this means is he does not have a teaching degree. This year he has been in A LOT! My children had him a few times. What our the children learning on these days. Not much!! They say they want the best for our children but they are not delivering!! Parents get involved and find out what is going on in the schools. My children and I have a good relationship and we talk. If you only knew what all goes on in the high school and middle school, you would be shocked. Attend a Board meeting and drop in on classes. They supposedly have an open door policy.
Submitted by student on December 11, 2012

I dislike this school. For the most part, I think that the kids here in this school aren't very accepting of others from different states. I would and wouldn't blame them. Some of them have been going to this school district since kindergarten together. But on the other hand, they should be accepting of others. Shouldn't they? In addition to that, you can find many cliques in this school. Also, if I had to tell you one thing about the teachers I will tell you this, they choose favorites, and boy they do it alot. I recommend that you don't even move to this school district. But if you like a school that has little diversity, cliques, drama and more choose this one!
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2012

We moved here last year from the Council Rock school district in Bucks County, one of the very top districts in the state. After a tough first week, my then-freshman daughter quickly integrated. I have met all of her teachers, who are uniformly dedicated and caring. Academic standards are comparable to Council Rock's, and L-S's accelerated program (in which courses that are year-long in other schools are compressed into half of the year) enabled my daughter to progress very rapidly. As a bonus, the school's physical plant is pristine. We're very pleased. As an aside--and not necessarily a criticism--I note that there is little diversity in the school population. However, this is a function of the district's demographics, so one cannot blame the school for this fact. In this regard, the school's homogeneity is in stark contrast to say, Lancaster City schools. I wish there were more solidly middle-class persons of color who could afford the generally more expensive homes in the L-S district, but there don't appear to be. This sort of unintended, de facto segregation is unfortunately a problem nationwide.
Submitted by parent on November 14, 2009

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Submitted by other on March 02, 2009

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Submitted by student on June 05, 2007

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