Lawrence High School vs. Lawrence Free State High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lawrence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Attribute
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Overview
Serving 1,589 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 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,777 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence Free State High School ranks in the top 50% 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 31% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,589 students
1,777 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
91 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#913 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#541 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Graduation Rate
90%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
394
460
Grade 10 Students
391
467
Grade 11 Students
421
426
Grade 12 Students
383
424
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
2%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
61%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
