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A Waldorf-Inspired High School, Rooted in Lawrence.
Sun Prairie offers small classes and an arts-integrated education. We are the only private, non-faith-based high school in Lawrence, Kansas.
1000 Massachusetts St Ste D, Lawrence, KS 66044
admin@sunprairiehighschool.org
We opened our doors Fall 2026!
Our Approach
Educating the Whole Child
Our curriculum draws on Rudolf Steiner’s philosophy and brings together arts, humanities, math, and science. Students learn through academic study, creative work, and practical experience.
Holistic Approach
Students develop academic, artistic, and practical skills together. Thinking, feeling, and doing all have a place in the classroom.
Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Lessons connect literature, science, math, and the humanities, helping students see how each subject relates to the others.
Arts Integration
Students use the arts in every subject to explore ideas, express themselves, and make sense of what they are learning.
Small Classes, Individual Attention
Small class sizes give teachers time to know each student, respond to their questions, and offer individualized attention as they learn and grow.
“The full flowering of the Waldorf education happens in the high school years.”
Karl Johnson, Mentor to Sun Prairie
Our Story
Built by Local Families, for Students Everywhere
Lawrence has a long history of Waldorf-inspired education. In 2024, a group of local parents began planning a high school so students could continue that education through graduation. Their goal was to open in fall 2026.
In early 2026, Sun Prairie partnered with the Lawrence Arts Center for classroom space and arts instruction. We opened that fall with 11 ninth-grade students, becoming the only private, non-faith-based high school in Lawrence.
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How We Got Here
Our Founding Timeline
2023
Planning Committee Formed
A group of Lawrence families began planning Sun Prairie, with the goal of opening in fall 2026.
Jan 2026
Enrollment Opens
Applications opened with need-based, sliding-scale tuition. No student is turned away for inability to pay.
Early 2026
Lawrence Arts Center Partnership
Sun Prairie partnered with the Lawrence Arts Center for its campus and arts curriculum.
Fall 2026
Doors Open
Sun Prairie welcomed its founding 9th grade class of 11 students.
2027 and Beyond
Continued Growth
We plan to add grades 10–12 as our students move through high school.
Our Founding Team
Built on Decades of Experience
Sun Prairie’s founding board and faculty bring decades of Waldorf education, legal, and leadership experience to this school.
40+ Years in Waldorf Education
Karl Johnson, Mentor to Sun Prairie
Formal Waldorf Teacher Training
Kerstin Smith, Humanities Teacher & Administrator
Attorney & 15-Year Tech Executive
Among Sun Prairie’s founding board members
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Your gift helps Sun Prairie expand financial aid and grow from our founding class toward a full 9–12 high school.
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