KSHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Lawrence Free State High — School Profile & District Info

High|Lawrence, Kansas|Lawrence

Lawrence, KS 66049

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,768
Student:Teacher
21.6:1
Locale
Urban
District
Lawrence
Econ. Disadvantaged
31.5%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
39%
61th percentile in KS
Math Proficiency
29%
58th percentile in KS
Graduation Rate
90%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.2%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
16 courses offered
439 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
123 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
241 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
634 test takers
Athletics
17 sports, 25 teams
906 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.8:1
Worse than average in KS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,829
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
94.45
100% fully certified
Counselors
4
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1.7
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
2
Security Staff
3
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,177
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,823
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,451
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 9%State 57%Local 34%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$325,149
+2.7% 1yr+38.7% 5yr
Lawrence, KS metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
24.8%
Below 150% poverty line
4.7%
Unemployment rate
7.4%
Uninsured residents
3.9%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
1,843
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,703
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
96%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
560 (33%)
Speech/Language Impairment
228 (13%)
Autism
199 (12%)
Other Health Impairment
195 (11%)
Emotional Disturbance
88 (5%)
Intellectual Disability
59 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,774
Current enrollment
Stable(-1% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawrence Free State High

Enrollment at Lawrence Free State High stands at 1,768 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.

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