LAWSON HIGH

www.lawsoncardinals.org

362 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lawson High School, located in Lawson, Missouri, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Lawson R-XIV School District. As a community-focused school, it emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience combined with robust extracurricular engagement, fostering a culture of school pride under the "Cardinals" mascot. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Lawson High School places a significant value on student involvement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that aim to develop leadership and character. By maintaining a supportive environment in a smaller community setting, the school strives to provide personalized attention to its students. For more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, and ongoing academic initiatives, the district’s official website at [www.lawsoncardinals.org](http://www.lawsoncardinals.org) serves as the primary resource for parents, students, and community members.

362

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAWSON HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	346
Hispanic	6
Black	6
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

White
346 (95.6%)
Hispanic
6 (1.7%)
Black
6 (1.7%)
Two or More
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LAWSON R-XIV
Phone:	(816)580-7270
Website:	http://www.lawsoncardinals.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 86

Grade 10 91

Grade 11 81

Grade 12 104