Academics

Lancaster Mennonite brings out the best in students

As a comprehensive, holistic private school, LM helps students of diverse abilities and interests be all they can be. The student body includes students with academic difficulties as well as Merit Scholars; it includes those who want to work with their hands as well as those who aspire to work toward professional careers. We are proud to offer an expansive offering of STEAM classes and opportunities integrated within our curriculum at all grade levels.

Pre-K

Action-based learning stations, free play, guided play, and structured lessons help students develop social-emotional and academic skills, laying the foundation for future school success.

Kindergarten

LM’s full-day Kindergarten balances an academically rigorous literacy and math program with built-in time for play-based learning and imaginative play.

Elementary

Elementary students (K - 4th grade) build strong academic and social skills within a restorative justice framework that nurtures the whole child in a caring community.

Middle School

Built around driving questions and project-based learning, middle school students (5th - 8th grade) follow an integrated curriculum that develops creative collaborators, communicators and critical thinkers.

High School

In addition to excellent academic and social opportunities, LM high school students (9th - 12th grade) consistently win regional and national awards in art, music, writing, FFA, athletics, and other competitions.

Designed for Success

LM’s academic excellence is evidenced by our 100% college acceptance rate, 99% pass rate of Advanced Placement exams, SAT scores 140 points above the national average, and significantly higher Advanced Placement test success of LM students versus PA and national averages, according to College Board data. The 5-year trend clearly reflects the growing strength of LM’s academic program that drives increasing AP success while PA and national averages remained unchanged over the years. LM students out-performed PA and National averages by significant margins.

Academic Chart - SAT Scores consistently 140 Points above the national average

AP and Honors Courses Offered

greatly preparing students for college

College Acceptance Rate

for LM students

of Students Go to 2-4 College or Service

encouraging education beyond high school

Courses Offered

class opportunities for all interests

Support Services

The staff in the Academic Support program works with students in a holistic way that enables them to grow academically, spiritually, socially, and physically. LM offers services to ensure that students who learn differently are given a chance to realize their full academic potential.

All Support Programs

Broad Selection of Programs and Courses Available

LMH's academic excellence is evidenced by significantly higher Advanced Placement test success.

Advanced Placement Courses

  • AP Biology
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Computer Science A
  • AP Computer Science Principles
  • AP English Composition
  • AP Introduction to Literature
  • AP Modern World History
  • AP Physics C: Mechanics
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Spanish Language & Culture
  • AP Spanish Literature & Culture
  • AP Statistics
  • AP U.S. Government & Politics
  • AP U.S. History

Honors Courses

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Advanced Environmental Science
  • Advanced Studio Art
  • Advanced Writing
  • Honors Algebra II
  • Honors Geometry
  • Honors Chemistry
  • Honors Physics
  • Honors Sociology
  • Spiritual Formation