Kansas Connections Academy vs. Lawrence Virtual School
Should I attend Kansas Connections Academy or Lawrence Virtual School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kansas Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lawrence Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,421 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kansas Connections Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 936 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lawrence Virtual School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
1,421 students
936 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#167 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
59%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
79
32
Grade 1 Students
72
60
Grade 2 Students
74
45
Grade 3 Students
97
58
Grade 4 Students
91
69
Grade 5 Students
102
75
Grade 6 Students
111
67
Grade 7 Students
117
84
Grade 8 Students
140
102
Grade 9 Students
143
70
Grade 10 Students
126
91
Grade 11 Students
147
104
Grade 12 Students
122
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
11%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
66%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
