Serving 626 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lawrence Virtual School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 626 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lawrence Virtual School's student population of 626 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1965
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Motto
All Students. One Team.
School Rankings
Lawrence Virtual School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Virtual School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#469 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
7%
7%
White
66%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Virtual School's ranking?
Lawrence Virtual School is ranked #469 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lawrence Virtual School often compared to?
Lawrence Virtual Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maize Virtual Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence Virtual School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lawrence Virtual School?
626 students attend Lawrence Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lawrence Virtual School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Virtual School?
Lawrence Virtual School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lawrence Virtual School offer ?
Lawrence Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Lawrence Virtual School part of?
Lawrence Virtual School is part of Lawrence School District.
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