Department of Corrections


Summary:

The Department of Corrections district in Kansas has only one school, Lawrence Gardner High School, which serves grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 82 students. This school is significantly underperforming, ranking 268 out of 269 districts in the state and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lawrence Gardner High School faces substantial challenges, with a student population that is predominantly white (42.68%), followed by African American (28.05%) and Hispanic (23.17%) students. Academically, the school is struggling, with only 4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 0% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 26.74% and 21.04%, respectively. Additionally, a staggering 96.34% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by Lawrence Gardner High School and its students. Identifying and addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance could lead to meaningful improvements in student outcomes. Given the school's association with the low-performing Department of Corrections district, understanding the specific context and challenges faced by this school is crucial for developing appropriate strategies and interventions.

District Detail

 714 SW Jackson #300
Topeka, KS 66603

 (785) 207-8239

This district is not ranked due to insufficient test score data.

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Grades served: 7-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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