Lawrence Academy
Tel:
(978)448-1530
- Lawrence Academy recognizes you for who you are and inspires you to take responsibility for who you want to become. View our Head of School's Welcome Page.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 394 students
- Yearly Tuition: $62,550
- Acceptance rate: 37%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
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Lawrence Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | ADD/ADHD, Executive Functioning, ESL |
| Year Founded | 1793 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 394 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 14% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 65% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Average SAT score | 1230 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $62,550 |
| Tuition Notes | Day $48950 |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% |
| Acceptance Rate | 37% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Phil Blood |
| Admissions Associate | Rob Olsen |
| Endowment Size | $29 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 20 sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingAlpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 25 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Amnesty International, Community Service, Consortium (Literary Magazine), Cultural Coffeehouse, Diversity Club, Dorm Proctors, Environmental Club, Gay Straight Alliance, Judiciary Board, Lawrence Academy Spectrum (Newspaper), Multicultural Association, Peer Counseling, Peer Tutoring, Student Government, Tour Guide, Umoja (Unity), WRLA (Radio), Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Jazz Band, LA Singers, Performing Artists Series, Private Vocal or Instrumental Instruction, SLACS (a co-ed acapella group), Spring One Act Play Festival, Technical Theate |
School Notes
- Founded in 1793, Lawrence Academy is a co-educational secondary boarding and day school located in Groton, Massachusetts. The school prides itself on providing students with an opportunity to develop as individuals, while helping them to develop skills and cognitive abilities that are important during the secondary school years. Relying on their widespread use of student-centered teaching, the Lawrence Academy faculty strives to help students discover strengths, talents, and personality traits in themselves that they did not know were there. The school's advising program, with its bi-weekly comment cards, redefines how students and faculty can interact on a daily basis. The Winterim programs allow students an opportunity to participate in experiential learning activities for two weeks per year. In addition to excellent academics programs, arts programs, and competitive athletic programs, including participation in ISL athletics, the school also offers signature programs -- such as the Independent Immersion Program -- that make Lawrence Academy unique among independent schools.
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School Reviews
| 5 My son is at Lawrence and we couldn't be happier. Very supportive environment, caring teachers and accepting student body. My son is not involved in sports at all, is a member of the computer club but has still found friends and acceptance at this school. Very helpful advisors and rigorous academic program. - Posted by Parent - oyvey |
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