For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 307 students in Lawrence, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence, MI are Bert Goens Learning Center, Communitybased Transition Center and Lawrence Jrsr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Lawrence, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lawrence Jrsr High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Lawrence, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bert Goens Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 S Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Communitybased Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811 Hazen St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 415-0270
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 415-0270
Gr: 10-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 W Saint Joseph St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8232
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8232
Gr: 7-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Van Buren Technical
Vocational School
250 South St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Gr: 11-12
Lawrence, Michigan ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
490 S Paw Paw Street
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Van Buren Early College Health Alliance High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
250 South St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Gr: 7-12
Van Buren Virtual Academy At Lawrence (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Van Buren Virtual Academy At L
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8761
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8761
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lawrence, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence, MI include Bert Goens Learning Center, Communitybased Transition Center and Lawrence Jrsr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawrence?
4 public high schools are located in Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence?
Lawrence public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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