Eastside High

Eastside High sits in Lancaster's eastern reaches, part of the vast Antelope Valley where the high desert stretches out toward the San Gabriel Mountains — an area known for its tight-knit working-class communities and strong sense of local pride. Academics here are a work in progress, with math and science scores sitting in the lower single digits statewide, so families who prioritize rigorous coursework may want to weigh their options carefully. That said, for families already rooted in this corner of Lancaster, the school is woven into the neighborhood fabric in a way that can matter just as much as test scores.