Lawson High School vs. Orrick High School
Should I attend Lawson High School or Orrick High 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
Lawson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Orrick High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 339 students in grades 9-12, Lawson High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 131 students in grades 7-12, Orrick High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
339 students
131 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#398 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1447 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
23
Grade 8 Students
-
21
Grade 9 Students
113
32
Grade 10 Students
83
14
Grade 11 Students
68
18
Grade 12 Students
75
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
95%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
14%
