Lawrence Central High School vs. Lawrence North High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lawrence Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Lawrence North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,255 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana 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 Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,844 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence North High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,255 students
2,844 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
141 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#833 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
59%
Graduation Rate
92%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
568
732
Grade 10 Students
599
728
Grade 11 Students
574
692
Grade 12 Students
504
681
Ungraded Students
10
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
27%
27%
% Black
50%
43%
% White
15%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%