Lawrence Academy

26 Powderhouse Road, PO Box 992, Groton, MA 01450 - View a map of this school Map
Tel: 978 448 1530
Grades: (Boarding) 9-12 | 400 students
"An academically demanding curriculum combines traditional teaching with student-centered learning through seminars, projects and independent study opportunities. Signature progams, which encourage hands-on learning, include the Ninth Grade Program, Combined Studies Course, Winterim, and Independent Immersion program. Extensive arts offerings in dance, drama, music, and visual arts, as well as, a competitive sports program, are available. A warm community environment, international diversity, daily advisor meetings, dorm e-mail and Internet, radio station, and recording studio enhance our program..."

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Definition of Terms 
| 2012 School Data
Lawrence Academy
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered. 9-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1793 1906
Campus Size 100 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 400 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 13% 18%
Percent International Students 13% 19%
Percent Students Boarding 50% 67%
Average SAT Score 1732 * National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1520 - 1870 -
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 14 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 8 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 65% 65%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $13 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $46,200 $44,700
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $35,575 $25,100
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30% 33%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
Admission
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 65% -
Acceptance Rate 50% 60%
Director of Admissions Tony Hawgood  
Associate Director of Admissions Rob Olsen  

Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 17 13
Interscholastic Sports
Alpine Skiing Baseball
Basketball Cross Country
Dance Field Hockey
Football Golf
Ice Hockey Lacrosse
Snowboarding Soccer
Softball Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Wrestling

Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 8 24
Extracurriculars
ABLE Cultural Coffeehouse
Drawing Early Music Ensemble
Envirothon French Club
L.A. Singers Student/Faculty Senate

College Matriculation:
Year: 2006-2009
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
Boston University 17
University of Vermont 13
University of New Hampshire 12
St. Michael's College 10
Bates College 9
Bentley College 8
Boston College 8
Skidmore College 8
Union College 8
Colby College 7
Link to Matriculation Data

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 still 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 and competitive athletic programs, including participation in ISL athletics, the school also offers signature programs that make Lawrence Academy unique among independent schools.
  • School accreditations: NAIS, AISNE, TABS, NAFSA
  • 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
    • Antoine Wright - NBA player for Dallas Mavericks

Nearby Schools:

Lawrence Academy
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 0 mi. away
Groton School
Gr. 8-12 | Co-Ed | 1.1 mi. away
Middlesex School
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 12.9 mi. away
Concord Academy
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 15.1 mi. away
Cushing Academy
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 17.2 mi. away
High Mowing School
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 17.2 mi. away

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