Serving 766 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lawrence Virtual School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 766 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lawrence Virtual School's student population of 766 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
766 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Lawrence Virtual School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Virtual School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#358 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
9%
7%
White
65%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Virtual School's ranking?
Lawrence Virtual School is ranked #358 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lawrence Virtual School often compared to?
Lawrence Virtual Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maize Virtual Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence Virtual School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lawrence Virtual School?
766 students attend Lawrence Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lawrence Virtual School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Virtual School?
Lawrence Virtual School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lawrence Virtual School offer ?
Lawrence Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawrence Virtual School part of?
Lawrence Virtual School is part of Lawrence School District.
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