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School Comparison

James and Rosemary Phalen Leadersh
vs.
Lawrence Central High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

James and Rosemary Phalen Leadersh
Lawrence Central High School
  • Lawrence Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than James and Rosemary Phalen Leadersh (1,195 vs. 183).
  • Lawrence Central High School reported a higher dual enrollment than James and Rosemary Phalen Leadersh (645 vs. 15).
  • Lawrence Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than James and Rosemary Phalen Leadersh (575 vs. 1).
  • Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Lawrence Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than James and Rosemary Phalen Leadersh (1,195 vs. 183).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Lawrence Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than James and Rosemary Phalen Leadersh (575 vs. 1).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Lawrence Central High School reported a higher dual enrollment than James and Rosemary Phalen Leadersh (645 vs. 15).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Lawrence Central High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than James and Rosemary Phalen Leadersh (141 vs. 20).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

James and Rosemary Phalen Leadersh reported a higher students per counselor than Lawrence Central High School (393:1 vs. 376:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Lawrence Central High School

3 metrics were reported by Lawrence Central High School. Comparable data for James and Rosemary Phalen Leadersh is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
92%
IB enrollment
15
Gifted & talented
1,179

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadersh
$14,578.06
Lawrence Central High School
$12,332.09
Local revenue share
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadersh
20%
Lawrence Central High School
32.9%
State revenue share
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadersh
56.4%
Lawrence Central High School
50.6%
Federal revenue share
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadersh
23.7%
Lawrence Central High School
16.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadersh
38.6%
Lawrence Central High School
34.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Marion County
$63,450
Marion County
$63,450
Poverty rate
Marion County
15.1%
Marion County
15.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Marion County
34.1%
Marion County
34.1%
Unemployment rate
Marion County
4.2%
Marion County
4.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.