Lawrence High School
Tel:
(785)832-5050
- Lawrence High School serves 1,609 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Lawrence High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Lawrence High School's student population of 1,609 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,609 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 108 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lawrence High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lawrence High School is 0.54, 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 | #699 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 19% |
| Black | 6% | 7% |
| White | 66% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.31 |
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| Graduation Rate | 87% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lawrence School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lawrence High School is Lawrence Virtual School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lawrence Virtual School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cordley Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lawrence Cordley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 250 students
0.3 miles
1837 Vermont St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785)832-5640 0.3 K-5 250 - Lawrence Lawrence Virtual School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1104 students
0.3 miles
1104 E 1000 Road
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785)832-5620 0.3 K-12 1104 - Lawrence Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School Grades: 6-8 | 473 students
0.6 miles
1400 Massachusetts St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785)832-5400 0.6 6-8 473 - Lawrence Schwegler Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 407 students
0.8 miles
2201 Ousdahl Rd
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785)832-5860 0.8 K-5 407 - Lawrence Broken Arrow Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 297 students
1.0 miles
2704 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785)832-5600 1.0 K-5 297
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