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Lawrence Academy

Po Box 992 Powderhouse Road, Groton, MA, 01450-0145 -

School Notes Overview:

The aim of Lawrence Academy is to help students to learn and to develop a sense of identity. Young men and women need to understand the world, to determine who they are, and to establish a healthy set of values. Through their studies, students work to acquire knowledge and master the academic skills that are essential for success in college. The faculty and curriculum are dedicated to developing the students' capacity for creative and independent thought. ...

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School Overview:

	Lawrence Academy
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Middlesex County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	396 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	21%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 82 students
	Grade 10 - 100 students
	Grade 11 - 114 students
	Grade 12 - 100 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	n/a
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	150 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The aim of Lawrence Academy is to help students to learn and to develop a sense of identity. Young men and women need to understand the world, to determine who they are, and to establish a healthy set of values. Through their studies, students work to acquire knowledge and master the academic skills that are essential for success in college. The faculty and curriculum are dedicated to developing the students' capacity for creative and independent thought.
Profile last updated: 02/13/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (01450)	School Zip (01450)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	9,547 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	62%	43%
Population Average Age	37 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.9 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$82,869	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.1 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	34 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	84% / 16%	58% / 42%