Lawrence Gardner High School
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(785)354-9798
- Lawrence Gardner High School serves 111 students in grades 7-12.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Lawrence Gardner High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lawrence Gardner High School's student population of 111 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 111 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lawrence Gardner High School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 8:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lawrence Gardner High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 19% |
| Black | 32% | 7% |
| White | 46% | 65% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.31 |
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| Graduation Rate | 40-44% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 39% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lawrence Gardner High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lawrence Gardner High School is Capital City (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Capital City (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Logan Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Topeka Logan Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 533 students
0.6 miles
1124 Nw Lyman Rd
Topeka, KS 66608
(785)575-8700 0.6 PK-6 533 - Topeka Quincy Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 252 students
1.8 miles
1500 Ne Quincy St
Topeka, KS 66608
(785)235-7420 1.8 PK-5 252 - Topeka Meadows Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 548 students
2.3 miles
201 Sw Clay St
Topeka, KS 66606
(785)235-7150 2.3 PK-5 548 - Topeka Capital City Grades: 6-12 | 113 students
2.7 miles
500 Sw Tuffy Kellog Dr
Topeka, KS 66606
(785)295-3600 2.7 6-12 113 - Topeka Seaman High School Grades: 9-12 | 1198 students
2.8 miles
4850 Rochester Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785)286-8300 2.8 9-12 1198
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