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Lawrence Jrsr High School vs. Bangor High School

Should you attend Lawrence Jrsr High School or Bangor High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Lawrence Jrsr High School
650 W Saint Joseph St
Lawrence, MI 49064
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Bangor High School
801 W Arlington St
Bangor, MI 49013
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 190 students in grades 7-12, Lawrence Jrsr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 277 students in grades 9-12, Bangor High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
190 students
277 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lawrence Jrsr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bangor High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lawrence Jrsr High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bangor High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lawrence Jrsr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bangor High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Jrsr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lawrence Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bangor High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2154 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2576 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lawrence Jrsr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bangor High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence Jrsr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bangor High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence Jrsr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bangor High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence Jrsr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bangor High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 50% in MI)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lawrence Jrsr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lawrence Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bangor High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lawrence Jrsr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bangor High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
27
-
Grade 8 Students
31
-
Grade 9 Students
34
94
Grade 10 Students
32
83
Grade 11 Students
28
44
Grade 12 Students
38
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lawrence Jrsr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lawrence Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bangor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lawrence Jrsr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lawrence Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bangor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Hispanic
42%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lawrence Jrsr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lawrence Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bangor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lawrence Jrsr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lawrence Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bangor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
54%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lawrence Jrsr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lawrence Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bangor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lawrence Jrsr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lawrence Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bangor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lawrence Jrsr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lawrence Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bangor High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lawrence Jrsr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lawrence Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bangor High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lawrence Jrsr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lawrence Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bangor High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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