Serving 1,584 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 26% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,584 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawrence High School's student population of 1,584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,584 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lawrence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence High School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
7%
6%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 High School's ranking?
Lawrence High School is ranked #761 out of 1,264 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence High School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence High School is 81%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lawrence High School?
1,584 students attend Lawrence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lawrence High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence High School?
Lawrence High School has a student ration of 17:1, 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
What school district is Lawrence High School part of?
Lawrence High School is part of Lawrence School District.
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