Richmond High School vs. Lawson High School
Should I attend Richmond High School or Lawson 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
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Lawson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 443 students in grades 9-12, Richmond 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
443 students
339 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1261 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#398 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
121
113
Grade 10 Students
110
83
Grade 11 Students
110
68
Grade 12 Students
102
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
90%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.19
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
