Lawrence Gardner High School

Summary:

Lawrence Gardner High School is a small public high school in Topeka, Kansas, serving grades 7-12 and part of the Department of Corrections district, which is ranked 268 out of 269 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance well below state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 4% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and 0% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 33.17% and 31.29%, respectively. The student population is more racially diverse, with higher percentages of African American (28.05%) and Hispanic (23.17%) students compared to nearby schools like Shawnee Heights High and Royal Valley High. Additionally, over 96% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to the surrounding schools, Lawrence Gardner High School stands out as a significant outlier. The nearby schools, such as Silver Lake Junior-Senior High and Jefferson West High, generally perform much better academically, have less racially diverse student populations, and serve a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students. These schools also have higher rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger, in contrast to the 0-star rating of Lawrence Gardner High School, which consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Kansas.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1430 NW 25th ST
       Topeka, KS  66618


(785) 746-7266

District: Department of Corrections


Student/teacher ratio:  90.0 Help
Number of students:  82

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.7%
African American:
28.0%
Hispanic:
23.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.3% Help


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Compare Details Lawrence Gardner High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lawrence Gardner High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.7%), African American (28%), Hispanic (23.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Rank History for Lawrence Gardner High School

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Rank History for all students at Lawrence Gardner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.28 323rd 325 0.6%
2021 4.23 312th 320 2.5%
2022 3.43 323rd 324 0.3%
2023 4.58 320th 327 2.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lawrence Gardner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.43 103rd 111 7.2%
2022 27.61 94th 117 19.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lawrence Gardner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.42 222nd 229 3.1%
2021 10.24 208th 213 2.3%
2022 7.54 221st 223 0.9%
2023 9.56 243rd 250 2.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lawrence Gardner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.43 103rd 111 7.2%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Lawrence Gardner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.85 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lawrence Gardner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.74 249th 252 1.2%
2021 4.85 253rd 258 1.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Lawrence Gardner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.36 47th 48 2.1%
2023 15.43 49th 53 7.5%
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Rank History for White students at Lawrence Gardner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 2.70 307th 307 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lawrence Gardner High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 47 29 0 21 7 1 1 0 106
2020 46 31 0 30 6 1 3 0 117
2021 37 30 0 21 1 0 1 0 90
2022 27 38 0 23 1 1 0 0 90
2023 35 23 0 19 2 1 2 0 82

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lawrence Gardner High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 106 12.0 8.8 99.1
2020 117 12.0 9.7 100
2021 90 1.0 90.0 98.9
2022 90 n/a n/a 98.9
2023 82 n/a n/a 96.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lawrence Gardner High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 106 12.0 8.8 99.1
2020 117 12.0 9.7 100
2021 90 1.0 90.0 98.9
2022 90 n/a n/a 98.9
2023 82 n/a n/a 96.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawrence Gardner High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 323rd of 325 High schoolsRanks 320th of 327 High schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence Gardner High School)3.74
 0.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Department of Corrections)3.74
 0.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence Gardner High School)00
   10th Grade Mathematics (Department of Corrections)00
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Lawrence Gardner High School)9.55.3
 4.3%
   11th Grade Science (Department of Corrections)9.55.3
 4.3%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.5
 3.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10682
 22.6%
African American2923
 20.7%
American Indian72
 71.4%
Asian00
Hispanic2119
 9.5%
Pacific Islander11
White4735
 25.5%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%96.3%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lawrence Gardner High School

Students at Lawrence Gardner High School are 43% White, 28% African American, 23% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 82 students attended Lawrence Gardner High School.


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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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