Serving 740 students in grades 9-12, Lawrenceburg High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana 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 Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawrenceburg High School's student population of 740 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lawrenceburg High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrenceburg High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1105 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
88%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrenceburg High School's ranking?
Lawrenceburg High School is ranked #1105 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lawrenceburg High School often compared to?
Lawrenceburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Dearborn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrenceburg High School?
The graduation rate of Lawrenceburg High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lawrenceburg High School?
740 students attend Lawrenceburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lawrenceburg High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrenceburg High School?
Lawrenceburg High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lawrenceburg High School offer ?
Lawrenceburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lawrenceburg High School part of?
Lawrenceburg High School is part of Lawrenceburg Community School Corp School District.
School Reviews
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