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"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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Lawrence Academy
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| 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 | 399 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 13% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 13% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 50% | 69% |
| 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% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $13 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $46,200 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $35,575 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 34% |
| 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: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Snowboarding | Soccer | |
| Softball | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
| Wrestling | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 8 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| ABLE | Cultural Coffeehouse | |
| Drawing | Early Music Ensemble | |
| Envirothon | French Club | |
| L.A. Singers | Student/Faculty Senate | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2006-2009 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| 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
- Profile last updated: 12/14/2009
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