Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lawrence Virtual School ranks in the top 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 28% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 543 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lawrence Virtual School's student population of 543 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
543 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
All Students. One Team.
School Rankings
Lawrence Virtual School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Virtual School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#469 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)1.5%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
41%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Virtual School's ranking?
Lawrence Virtual School is ranked #469 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lawrence Virtual School often compared to?
Lawrence Virtual Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maize Virtual Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence Virtual School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lawrence Virtual School?
543 students attend Lawrence Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lawrence Virtual School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawrence Virtual School?
Lawrence Virtual School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lawrence Virtual School offer ?
Lawrence Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Lawrence Virtual School part of?
Lawrence Virtual School is part of Lawrence School District.
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