Lawrence Gardner High School (Closed 2023)

Lawrence Gardner High School serves 133 students in grades 7-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
133 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lawrence Gardner High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
21%
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Black
31%
7%
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White
49%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.64
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.
(17-18)
45-49%
86%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
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.
School District Name
Lawrence Gardner High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Lawrence Gardner High School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence Gardner High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lawrence Gardner High School?
133 students attend Lawrence Gardner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lawrence Gardner High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Gardner High School?
Lawrence Gardner High School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 Lawrence Gardner High School District.

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