Serving 1,499 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence High School ranks in the bottom 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 21% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,499 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50% in KS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Lawrence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence High School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lawrence High School?
1,499 students attend Lawrence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lawrence High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence High School?
Lawrence High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lawrence High School offer ?
Lawrence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lawrence High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,499 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
