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Lawrence Gardner High School (Closed 2023)

1430 Nw 25th Street
Topeka, KS 66608
Lawrence Gardner High School serves 133 students in grades 7-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
31%
7%
White
49%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
(17-18)
45-49%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
School District Name
Lawrence Gardner High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Lawrence Gardner High School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence Gardner High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lawrence Gardner High School?
133 students attend Lawrence Gardner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lawrence Gardner High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawrence Gardner High School?
Lawrence Gardner High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lawrence Gardner High School offer ?
Lawrence Gardner High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lawrence Gardner High School part of?
Lawrence Gardner High School is part of Lawrence Gardner High School District.

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