Established in 1836, the School District of Lancaster is the second oldest district in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The School District of Philadelphia was first in 1818. The School District of Lancaster serves a diverse population of approximately 11,500 students: 59.2% Hispanic, 17.9% African American, 14.4% Caucasian, 8.85% Asian/other.The District's twelve elementary schools, one K-8 school, four middle schools, one high school campus, and several other alternative sites are home to approximately 1,585 staff members, including administrators, teachers, counselors, and support staff.