School type Public, High School School board Board Website CEEB code 171691 Phone +1 785-832-6050 Color Silver | Established 1997 Superintendent Rick Doll Principal Myron Graber District Lawrence School District Mascot Firebird | |
Address 4700 Overland Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA | ||
Lawrence Free State High School (FSHS or LFS) is a public secondary school in Lawrence, Kansas, USA operated by Unified School District 497, and serves students of grades 9 to 12. It is one of two public high schools within the city limits of Lawrence. The current enrollment is approximately 1,450 students. The school colors are hunter green and silver. The current principal is Myron Graber.
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Lawrence Free State is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and offers a variety of sports programs. Athletic teams compete in the 6A division and are known as the "Firebirds". Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs.
History
Lawrence Free State was established in 1997 in response to overcrowding at Lawrence High School, the only existing public high school in Lawrence at the time.
Academics
The College Board recognized Free State High with the 2007-08 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement participation and performance. One high school in each state receives this honor and a $1,000 grant for math and science education.
Extracurricular activities
The Firebirds compete in the Sunflower League and are classified as a 6A school, the largest classification in Kansas according to the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Throughout its history, Lawrence Free State has won four state championships in various sports. Additionally, a small number of graduates have gone on to participate in Division I, Division II, and Division III athletics.
From the school's inception in 1997 until 2008, football games were played at Haskell Memorial Stadium. Some games were also played at Memorial Stadium at the University of Kansas. They are now, however, played in a home stadium built in 2009-2010, a stadium was built for Lawrence High School as well.