Lawrence Gardner High School

Lawrence Gardner High School serves 77 students in grades 7-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Lawrence Gardner High School's student population of 77 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
77 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lawrence Gardner High School is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
21%
22%
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Black
35%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lawrence Gardner High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lawrence Gardner High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Lawrence Gardner High School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lawrence Gardner High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lawrence Gardner High School?
77 students attend Lawrence Gardner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Lawrence Gardner High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Gardner High School?
Lawrence Gardner High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lawrence Gardner High School offer ?
Lawrence Gardner High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lawrence Gardner High School part of?
Lawrence Gardner High School is part of Department Of Corrections School District.
In what neighborhood is Lawrence Gardner High School located?
Lawrence Gardner High School is located in the North Topeka neighborhood of Topeka, KS.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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