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Lawrence Academy, an independent day and boarding school for students in grades 9 through 12, is located in Groton, Mass.
Our community welcomes 415 boarding and day students and prides itself on a warm, welcoming, and compassionate culture.
Our mission focuses on recognizing students for who they are, inspiring them to take responsibility for who they want to become, supporting them as they learn, and empowering them to take action for the greater good.
Individualized learning and empowerment is a cornerstone of our program, a focus that extends beyond the classroom to athletics, the arts, clubs, community service, and experiential learning (via our Winterim program).
Skilled at "teaching for understanding," faculty use innovative methods to help students learn in the way best suited for them.
Each day, our Advisory system uses student interests, needs, and passions to help build pathways to individual goals and aspirations.
We seek to see students grow in knowledge, confidence, and empathy, making meaningful contributions to the world once they leave our campus.
A/V Club, Admissions Tour Guides, Art for All, Business Club, Club 1899, Community Service Advisory Board, Consortium (Literary Magazine), Debate Club, Did Jew Know (Religious Club), Environmental Sustainability Council, GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance), LA Embassy, Men's Club, Moral Courage Task Force, PAWsitive Vibes, Rise Against Hunger, S[Hair], Spartan Leaders (Residential Life, New Students, International Students), Student Government - Executive Board, Student Government - Faculty-Student Senate, Student Government - Judiciary Council, Student Government Committees (Community Life, Food, Special Events, AAA-Academics, Arts & Athletics), The Lawrencian (Yearbook), The Politics Club, Umoja (Unity), Yard Games Club
Arts and Music Programs:
LA Singers, Lawrencian Chorale, Performing Artists Series, Private Vocal or Instrumental Instruction, Spring One Act Play Festival, Technical Theater
School Notes
School Motto: Omnibus Lucet: The light shines for all.
Lawrence Academy embraces an individualized approach to
learning in a highly collaborative community of 415 boarding and
day students. LA features a balanced academic program of
intellectual development, self-discovery, wellness, and a desire to
serve the greater good. Our curriculum is supported by LA's
advisory program; daily meetings between adults and a group of 4-8
students. In the classroom, faculty teach students how to think,
not what to think, and commit to recognizing, inspiring,
supporting, and empowering students as learners and as people. For
students seeking additional support, LA offers a Learning Support
program to help students acquire the skills necessary to succeed in
the LA classroom. LA's two-week experiential education program,
takes students outside the classroom. Science excursions to the
Galapagos Islands, volunteering at a refugee camp in Greece, or
exploring the legal system in Boston and Washington, D.C., are just
a few of Winterim's opportunities. Co-curricular activities are key
to the LA experience. In our arts program, our Dance students are
mainstays at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, while the LA Singers
frequently grace the stage at Carnegie Hall. Young performers
have a variety of music-focused courses, several vocal and
instrumental performance groups and lessons available to them at
Lawrence Academy. In addition to these on-campus offerings,
Spartans are also encouraged to venture off campus for instrumental
music studies at the nearby Groton Hill Music Center. Athletically,
LA Spartans compete in the Independent School League and our
student-athletes often move on to compete on NCAA squads. Clubs,
diversity groups, and leadership roles of nearly every ilk also
encourage students to develop in confidence and
character.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Tim Armstrong - AOL Chairman and CEO
Dana Messina - CEO and Owner of Steinway Piano
Audrey McNiff - Managing Director at Goldman Sachs
Page McConnell - Keyboard Player for Phish
Steve Heinze - '88 Olympian in Men's Hockey and Former NHL player for Boston Bruins and LA Kings
Laurie Baker - Three time Olympian in women's hockey
Lawrence Academy's tuition is approximately $63,250 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Lawrence Academy?
The acceptance rate of Lawrence Academy is 29%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. Lawrence Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Lawrence Academy?
Lawrence Academy famous alumni include: Tim Armstrong, Dana Messina, Audrey McNiff, Page McConnell, Steve Heinze, Laurie Baker, Antoine Wright and Tyler Beede.
What sports does Lawrence Academy offer?
Lawrence Academy offers 21 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting. Lawrence Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for most sports offered.
Grades: 9-12 | 1,154 students22.3 miles 180 Main Street Andover, MA 01810 (978) 749-4050
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School Reviews
55/17/2016
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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