lancaster high school is a member of the national project lead the way pre-engineering program. this program allows students to take engineering courses that can allow them to earn college credit from the rochester institute of technology. as of 2010, lancaster offers six project lead the way courses. these courses include introduction to engineering design, computer integrated manufacturing, digital electronics, principles of engineering, biotechnical engineering, and engineering design and development. project lead the way is recommended by the united states department of education as an exemplary program, and is partnered with companies such as autodesk, national instruments, and fischertechnik and sponsored by companies such as 3m, intel, and lockheed martin. project lead the way is a partner of the national academy foundation.