Lawrence Gardner High School

Serving 90 students in grades 7-12, 
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Lawrence Gardner High School's student population of 90 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
90 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lawrence Gardner High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
21%
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Black
42%
6%
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White
30%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
34%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lawrence Gardner High School?
90 students attend Lawrence Gardner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lawrence Gardner High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Lawrence Gardner High School offer ?
Lawrence Gardner High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lawrence Gardner High School part of?
Lawrence Gardner High School is part of Department Of Corrections School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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