Lawrence High
#86 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#10309 of 16,910 nationally
About Lawrence High
Lawrence High is a public high located in Lawrence, in the Lawrence school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,454 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 86th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,454.
There are 17 schools in Lawrence; Lawrence High ranks 14th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)33%
- Reading proficiency (30%)36%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
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 High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lawrence High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cordley Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students · 520 m away
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
386 students · 1.2 km away
Schwegler Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students · 1.3 km away
Billy Mills Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
494 students · 1.6 km away
New York Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 2.2 km away
Hillcrest Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students · 2.2 km away
Lawrence West Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students · 2.8 km away
Sunset Hill Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students · 3.1 km away
Prairie Park Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students · 3.2 km away
Woodlawn Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
240 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Maize Sr High
Maize · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,444 students
Mill Valley High School
Shawnee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,432 students
Northwest High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,424 students
Liberal Sr High
Liberal · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,421 students
Emporia High
Emporia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students
Blue Valley Northwest High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,496 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lawrence High a good school?
Lawrence High has a Success Index (US) of 42.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #86 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 High rank in Kansas?
Lawrence High ranks #86 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #10309 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lawrence High?
Lawrence High had 1,454 students in 2025.
Is Lawrence High a elementary school or a high school?
Lawrence High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lawrence High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lawrence High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.