- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lawrence, KS
Lawrence High
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200840001378
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #17 of 20
- public schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence High has class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence High ranks #17 of 20 public schools in Lawrence, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Lawrence High shrank from 1,589 students in 2022-23 to 1,499 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 87.6 → 77.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 200840001378 · Lawrence, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,454 enr · 16.7:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students)
Lawrence High shrank from 1,589 students in 2022-23 to 1,499 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 87.6 → 77.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lawrence High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Free
Lawrence Free State High
1,774 students
- This school
Lawrence High
1,454 students
- Lawrence West 648
Lawrence West Middle School
648 students
- Lawrence South 641
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
641 students
- Langston Hughe 560
Langston Hughes Elem
560 students
- Lawrence Virtu 543
Lawrence Virtual School
543 students
What this shows Lawrence High reports 1,454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence High compares
Lawrence High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 8% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,454 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,454
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Kansas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Lawrence High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence reports $12,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawrence High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Free State High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence West Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Southwest Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Lawrence
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence High
How many students attend Lawrence High?
Lawrence High has 1,454 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lawrence, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,589 (2022-23) → 1,499 (2023-24), down 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence High is 16.7:1, which is 21% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawrence High?
39.1% of students at Lawrence High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence High?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence High is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Lawrence, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence High?
Lawrence High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lawrence High rank among public schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence High ranks #17 of 20 public schools in Lawrence, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lawrence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence?
Besides Lawrence High, Lawrence also operates Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students), Lawrence West Middle School (648 students), and Lawrence Southwest Middle School (641 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.