Lawrence JrSr High School in Lawrence, MI

At a glance

Reported students

179

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

12.18

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

40th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

196.5

Lawrence JrSr High School: 179 reported students.

State peer staffing position

26th percentile

14.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 248
Teachers (FTE): 14
Student–teacher ratio: 17.7:1

What the reported data says about Lawrence JrSr High School

Lawrence JrSr High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Lawrence. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Lawrence Public Schools. NCES reports 179 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, below the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (42.5%). English learners represent 13.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Lawrence JrSr High School

1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 13.3%
Students with disabilities: 9.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 73.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White54.2%
Hispanic42.5%
Black0.6%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Lawrence Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–06

214 reported students

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Public schools near Lawrence JrSr High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Van Buren Tech High · Van Buren ISD	11–12	0	0.8 mi
Hartford High School High · Hartford Public Schools	09–12	379	5.5 mi
Hartford Alternative Education High · Hartford Public Schools	06–12	122	5.5 mi
Bangor High School High · Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)	09–12	264	6.9 mi
Communitybased Transition Center High · Van Buren ISD	10–12	53	8 mi
Decatur Jr Sr High School High · Decatur Public Schools	06–12	399	8.5 mi

Frequently asked questions about Lawrence JrSr High School

What grades does Lawrence JrSr High School serve?

Lawrence JrSr High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lawrence Public Schools.

How many students attend Lawrence JrSr High School?

Lawrence JrSr High School reported 179 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 248 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Lawrence JrSr High School?

The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 179 students and 12.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Lawrence JrSr High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Lawrence JrSr High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lawrence Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Lawrence JrSr High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

73.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Lawrence JrSr High School in?

Lawrence JrSr High School is part of Lawrence Public Schools, based in Lawrence, MI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Lawrence JrSr High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Van Buren Tech (0.8 mi), Hartford High School (5.5 mi), Hartford Alternative Education (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.