Serving 936 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lawrence Virtual School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 936 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lawrence Virtual School's student population of 936 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
936 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Lawrence Virtual School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Virtual School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#167 out of 1264 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
5%
6%
White
70%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Virtual School's ranking?
Lawrence Virtual School is ranked #167 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lawrence Virtual School often compared to?
Lawrence Virtual Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maize Virtual Preparatory School, Lawrence High School, Lawrence Free State High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence Virtual School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lawrence Virtual School?
936 students attend Lawrence Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lawrence Virtual School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Virtual School?
Lawrence Virtual School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lawrence Virtual School offer ?
Lawrence Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawrence Virtual School part of?
Lawrence Virtual School is part of Lawrence School District.
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