Serving 320 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence Virtual 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-59%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥90%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≤10%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% KS state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence Virtual High School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence Virtual High School is 10%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lawrence Virtual High School?
320 students attend Lawrence Virtual High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lawrence Virtual High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Virtual High School?
Lawrence Virtual High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lawrence Virtual High School offer ?
Lawrence Virtual High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lawrence Virtual High School part of?
Lawrence Virtual High School is part of Lawrence School District.
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