Below Average
#1160 of 1,294 schools in KS
Lawrence Gardner High School
High School · Department of Corrections · Topeka, KS
A Department of Corrections high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1430 NW 25th Street, Topeka, KS 66618
- Math 8% proficient (2025)
- Reading 5% proficient (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Lawrence Gardner High School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lawrence Gardner High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,517/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Topeka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,687
Median home value
$241,800
Median rent
$966/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
89.8%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Seaman HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,179 | Compare → |
| Cair Paravel Latin SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Cair Paravel Latin SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 410 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Department of Corrections
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lawrence Gardner High School is listed in Department of Corrections; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawrence Gardner High School
Lawrence Gardner High School is a public high school in Topeka, KS, part of Department of Corrections, serving approximately 77 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,160 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (2025 KAP) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 KAP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawrence Gardner High School
What grades does Lawrence Gardner High School serve?
Lawrence Gardner High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Lawrence Gardner High School?
Lawrence Gardner High School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Gardner High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Gardner High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawrence Gardner High School rank in KS?
Lawrence Gardner High School ranks #1,160 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Lawrence Gardner High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawrence Gardner High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lawrence Gardner High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence Gardner High School has 8% math proficiency (2025 KAP) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 KAP).
Is Lawrence Gardner High School a charter school?
No, Lawrence Gardner High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawrence Gardner High School a Title I school?
No, Lawrence Gardner High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawrence Gardner High School?
96.1% of students at Lawrence Gardner High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Shawnee County
- Phone
- (785) 746-7266
- Area population (ZIP 66618)
- 10,113
- Area median age
- 41.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66618; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 KAP; directory SY 2023–24
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