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Lawrence Academy

#33 in Best Private High Schools in Massachusetts
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding
  • 9-12
  • Groton, MA
  • 21 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      A
    Address
    44 Main Street
    Groton, MA 01450
    Telephone
    (978) 448-1530
    Website
    lacademy.edu

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Application Fee
    $75
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    SSAT, TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $50,550
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
    $64,150
    Received Financial Aid
    28%
    Average Financial Aid
    $41,043
    From Lawrence Academy

    Lawrence Academy is a coeducational independent school of 395 students located in Groton, Massachusetts. Offering grades 9-12, LA is home to an equal split of day and boarding students, within a welcoming, open educational culture. Immersive, individualized learning is essential to our program, and our knowledgeable faculty teach students how to think, not what to think. Throughout the year, our teachers assess students' interests and needs and adapt to them. Our goal is to see students grow in knowledge, confidence, and empathy. Within Lawrence Academy's healthy environment of rigorous learning, students graduate as well-developed individuals with a mission and a passion for that purpose.

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    Lawrence Academy Rankings

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1300
    31 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    17 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.5 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.5 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 6 responses
    Report
    • Spirit Week
      33%
    • spoon hunt
      33%
    • Sporting Events
      33%

      Boarding

      Students Boarding
      46%
      Boarding Days Per Week
      7-day
      Top Countries
      China, Korea, Republic of, Russian Federation, Spain, Viet Nam
      International Boarding Students
      16%

      Students

      Diversity
      A-
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      396
      60%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.5 responses
      100%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.5 responses
      100%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.5 responses

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      7:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      60%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.5 responses
      Poll
      80%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.5 responses
      Poll
      80%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.5 responses

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      Average
      Boys Athletic Participation
      Low
      60%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.5 responses
      60%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.5 responses
      60%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.5 responses

      Lawrence Academy Reviews

      21 reviews
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      Like all schools, LA is what you make of it. However, LA is special because the teachers, staff and administration give students so many opportunities to succeed - they don't give up! Each student has a trusted adult on the LA campus - teacher, advisor, coach, house parent - to talk to and confide in. The twice monthly Comment Cards provide students and their parents with a built in feedback system. College counseling - outstanding! Their staff is full time, well staffed and engaged with each student from the beginning. Soft intro in 9th, testing review throughout the 10th. Parents receive a detailed monthly newsletter (and lots of helpful links) through Decision Day in your child's senior year. Bonus -summer bootcamp to familiarize students with the Common App, review essay prompts and rough drafts, and college interview skills and do's and don'ts.
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      Moving away from home at first was terrifying but once you step foot on campus you instantly feel this sense of community at LA. The faculty members are top-notch. They genuinely care about each and every student. They go out of their way to make sure that every student feels comfortable and safe at LA. The relationships that you make with the faculty are unlike any other relationships I have made with adults.
      Coming to LA I thought I was only an athlete. I thought I only played three sports and that's all I did. Well, I was wrong. LA allowed me to realize that I am more than just an athlete. I participated in the One Acts which I recommend everyone try! My good friend and I ran Spartan Nation the school spirit group, I went fly fishing in the Bahamas on Winterim and started my own club!
      LA allowed me to discover who I really am and I am forever grateful for my time at LA.
      Lawrence Academy truly helped me find my voice. Whether that be in the classroom, on an athletic field or just on the quad, LA allowed me to figure out what would work best for ME. At LA I felt I had the chance to make my education mine and find the activities that I enjoyed most. I also felt like I was getting some of the best one on one attention with my teachers, and I really felt they cared about how I was doing both in and out of the classroom. I am proud to be a Spartan!