Lawrence High

1901 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046

www.usd497.org

1,589 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lawrence High School, located at 1901 Louisiana St in Lawrence, Kansas, is a cornerstone of the Lawrence Public Schools district (USD 497). As one of the city's primary secondary education institutions, it serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its long-standing history and traditions within the community. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various elective programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Lawrence High is known for a robust extracurricular culture that emphasizes student engagement in arts, athletics, and various clubs. The school’s athletic teams—the Chesty Lions—are a significant part of its identity and school spirit. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and holistic development, the school strives to foster an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to participate actively in both their education and their local community.

1,589

Total Students

87.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawrence High
Demographic	Student Count
White	964
Hispanic	209
Black	116
Asian	46
Two or More	182
American Indian	72

White
964 (60.7 %)
Hispanic
209 (13.2 %)
Two or More
182 (11.5 %)
Black
116 (7.3 %)
American Indian
72 (4.5 %)
Asian
46 (2.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lawrence
Phone:	(785)832-5050
Website:	http://www.usd497.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	545
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 394

Grade 10 391

Grade 11 421

Grade 12 383