Lawrence Gardner High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Topeka, Kansas 66618 · Department of Corrections
#279 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#15310 of 16,910 nationally
About Lawrence Gardner High School
Lawrence Gardner High School is a public high located in Topeka, in the Department of Corrections school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 111 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 19.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 279th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (32th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 111.
There are 42 schools in Topeka; Lawrence Gardner High School ranks 34th of 41 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)91.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)55.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lawrence Gardner High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 55.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Lawrence Gardner High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Logan Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
558 students · 980 m away
Quincy Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
142 students · 2.9 km away
Meadows Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
· 4.0 km away
Seaman High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,190 students · 4.3 km away
Capital City
Topeka · Public high · Grades 6–12
0 students · 4.7 km away
West Indianola Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students · 4.8 km away
State Street Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students · 5.0 km away
Chase Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students · 5.2 km away
Topeka High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,578 students · 5.2 km away
Lowman Hill Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students · 5.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Udall High
Udall · Public high · Grades 9–12
112 students
Victoria Junior-Senior High School
Victoria · Public high · Grades 7–12
110 students
Caldwell Secondary School
Caldwell · Public high · Grades 6–12
109 students
Hodgeman County High
Jetmore · Public high · Grades 7–12
109 students
Trego Community High
WaKeeney · Public high · Grades 9–12
113 students
Elkhart High
Elkhart · Public high · Grades 9–12
108 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lawrence Gardner High School a good school?
Lawrence Gardner High School has a Success Index (US) of 19.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #279 of 296 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lawrence Gardner High School rank in Kansas?
Lawrence Gardner High School ranks #279 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #15310 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lawrence Gardner High School?
Lawrence Gardner High School had 111 students in 2025.
Is Lawrence Gardner High School a elementary school or a high school?
Lawrence Gardner High School is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lawrence Gardner High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lawrence Gardner High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.