Lawrence High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Lawrence Township, in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as the lone secondary school of the Lawrence Township Public Schools.
Serving 1,206 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lawrence High School's student population of 1,206 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Mascot
Cardinals
School Rankings
Lawrence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1151 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
24%
34%
Black
16%
15%
White
38%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cardinals
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence High School's ranking?
Lawrence High School is ranked #1151 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lawrence High School often compared to?
Lawrence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopewell Valley Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence High School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lawrence High School?
1,206 students attend Lawrence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lawrence High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence High School?
Lawrence High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lawrence High School offer ?
Lawrence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawrence High School part of?
Lawrence High School is part of Lawrence Township Public School District.
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