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Lawrence JrSr High School

650 W SAINT JOSEPH ST, LAWRENCE, MI 49064 · (269) 674-8232 · Van Buren County
GRADES 07–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL179 STUDENTS
Enrollment
179
High
DISTRICT 197 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.9:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
131 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 73218%
Grade 82514%
Grade 93218%
Grade 102816%
Grade 113117%
Grade 123117%
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 56% · US 70%
White
9754%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 63% · US 43%
Hispanic
7642%
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 9% · US 30%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 18% · US 15%
Two+
42%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5% · US 5%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1% · US 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
10559%
Female
7441%

School pathway

Feeds from
Lawrence Elementary SchoolKG–06
Based on grade levels within Lawrence Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Where Lawrence JrSr High School ranks

Among high schools
MeasureThis schoolIn MichiganIn Van Buren County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
179#571 of 844#10 of 14
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
73.2%#128 of 654#2 of 11
Enrollment change since 2017-18
ranked steepest decline first
-35.1%#43 of 436#1 of 8
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
179
-76 (-30%) vs 2020
-38% since 1990-91, when it was 290
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 17.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-2517912.214.7:173% (131)
2023-241901413.6:171% (135)
2022-2321214.214.9:166% (139)
2020-212551517.0:165% (167)
2017-1827615.318.1:163% (173)
2015-163011520.1:155% (165)
2010-113281620.5:147% (153)
2000-014082516.3:125% (104)
1990-91290N/AN/AN/A
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lawrence JrSr High School.

About Lawrence JrSr High School

Lawrence JrSr High School serves students in LAWRENCE, Michigan, as a small high school. The school serves 179 students in grades 7 through 12 in 2024-25. The average among high schools in Michigan is roughly 460 students; this school is 61% smaller than that.

Lawrence Public Schools serves 393 students across 2 schools.

White students account for 54% of enrollment at Lawrence JrSr High School. Other students are 42% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. That is lower than the 80% White share among all Van Buren County residents. By the diversity index, Lawrence JrSr High School comes in at 53%.

The school reports 12.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 14.7 students per teacher. For comparison, high schools in Michigan average 21.6:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 73% of students. Compared with the 52% average for public schools in Van Buren County, the school's rate is higher.

According to the American Community Survey, in Van Buren County, median household income is about $68,114, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 45 public schools operate in Van Buren County, serving about 14,850 students.

The closest public school, Lawrence Elementary School, is less than a tenth of a mile from Lawrence JrSr High School. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.

The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Distant: in rural territory some distance from an urban area.

Lawrence JrSr High School had 255 students in 2020-21 and 179 in 2024-25, a 30% decrease. Its ratio of students to teachers was 17.0:1 in 2020-21, and 14.7:1 in 2024-25.

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Van Buren County at a glance

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Population
75,795
Census ACS
Median income
$68,114
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
45
14,850 students

Quick facts

School name
Lawrence JrSr High School
District
Lawrence Public Schools
Address
650 W SAINT JOSEPH ST, LAWRENCE, MI 49064
Phone
(269) 674-8232
County
Van Buren County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
179
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Free and reduced lunch
131 (73%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
262121005845
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Lawrence JrSr High School
How large is Lawrence JrSr High School?
Lawrence JrSr High School enrolls approximately 179 students in grades 07-12.
Is Lawrence JrSr High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lawrence JrSr High School is a high school covering grades 07-12.
How many students per teacher at Lawrence JrSr High School?
Approximately 14.7:1 students per teacher at Lawrence JrSr High School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lawrence JrSr High School?
At Lawrence JrSr High School, the student body is approximately 54% White, 42% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is Lawrence JrSr High School public or private?
Lawrence JrSr High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lawrence Public Schools.
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