Lawrence High School is a public secondary school in Lawrence, Kansas, United States, operated by Lawrence USD 497 school district, and serves students of grades 9 to 12. The school is one of the two public high schools located in the city. Lawrence High enrolled 1,575 students in the 2020–2021 school year.
Serving 1,499 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lawrence High School's student population of 1,499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1857
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Lawrence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#913 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
6%
7%
White
61%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Chesty The Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence High School's ranking?
Lawrence High School is ranked #913 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lawrence High School often compared to?
Lawrence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrence Free State High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence High School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lawrence High School?
1,499 students attend Lawrence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lawrence High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence High School?
Lawrence High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lawrence High School offer ?
Lawrence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawrence High School part of?
Lawrence High School is part of Lawrence School District.
In what neighborhood is Lawrence High School located?
Lawrence High School is located in the Centennial neighborhood of Lawrence, KS.
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