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Lawrence Virtual School vs. Lawrence High School

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School Overview

School
Lawrence Virtual School
110 Mcdonald Drive
Lawrence, KS 66044
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Lawrence High School
1901 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Lawrence Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 626 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lawrence Virtual School ranks in the top 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 28% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). 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 28:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,499 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 25% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
9-12
Total Students
626 students
1,499 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lawrence Virtual School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lawrence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lawrence Virtual School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lawrence High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
77 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lawrence Virtual School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lawrence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Virtual School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lawrence School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lawrence School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#469 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
#848 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lawrence Virtual School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lawrence High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
25%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence Virtual School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 20% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence Virtual School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence Virtual School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
85%
(Top 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lawrence Virtual School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lawrence School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lawrence High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lawrence School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lawrence Virtual School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lawrence High School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
9
-
Grade 1 Students
12
-
Grade 2 Students
20
-
Grade 3 Students
28
-
Grade 4 Students
29
-
Grade 5 Students
22
-
Grade 6 Students
33
-
Grade 7 Students
49
-
Grade 8 Students
49
-
Grade 9 Students
48
353
Grade 10 Students
85
368
Grade 11 Students
106
381
Grade 12 Students
97
397
Ungraded Students
39
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lawrence Virtual School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lawrence School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lawrence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lawrence School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lawrence Virtual School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lawrence School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lawrence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lawrence School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lawrence Virtual School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lawrence School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lawrence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lawrence School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lawrence Virtual School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lawrence School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lawrence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lawrence School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
66%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lawrence Virtual School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lawrence School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lawrence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lawrence School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lawrence Virtual School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lawrence School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lawrence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lawrence School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lawrence Virtual School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lawrence School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lawrence High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lawrence School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lawrence Virtual School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lawrence School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lawrence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lawrence School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lawrence Virtual School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lawrence School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lawrence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lawrence School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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