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Lawrence Academy

Powderhouse Road, P.O. Box 992, Groton, MA 01450 -

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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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1. Class of 2004, enrolled at Emory University

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• School History - Oldest founding date

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Lawrence Academy

Boarding School Avg.

Overview:
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	1900
Campus Size	100 acres	150 acres

Student Body
Enrollment	394 students	294 students
Percent Students of Color	13%	16%
Percent International Students	13%	15%
Percent Students Boarding	50%	72%
Average SAT Score	1704	*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	Formal
Average Class Size	14	12 *National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered	8	13
ESL Courses Offered	Yes	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	65%	60%
Summer Program Offered	Yes	Yes

Finances
Endowment Size	$13 million	$17 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$41,630	$36,675
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$31,800	$20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid	30%	30%
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

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine Skiing	Baseball
Basketball	Cross Country
Dance	Field Hockey
Football	Golf
Ice Hockey	Lacrosse
Snowboarding	Soccer
Softball	Tennis
Volleyball	Wrestling

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Consortium (literary magazine)	Jazz Band
Junior Varsity Dance Company	Main Stage Productions
Multicultural Association	Performing Artists Series
Private Vocal or Instrumental Instruction	SLACS (a co-ed acappella singing group)
Spectrum (newspaper)	Spring One Act Play Festival
Student Government	Technical Theater
Tour Guides	Varsity Dance Company
WRLA Radio, Yearbook	Drawing
Early Music Ensemble	Envirothon
French Club	L.A. Singers
Student/Faculty Senate

College Matriculation:
Year: 2005-2007	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
	Boston University	12
	Boston College	11
	University of Vermont	11
	Colby College	7
	Northeastern University	7
	St. Michael's College	7
	University of New Hampshire	7
	Bates College	6
	College of the Holy Cross	6
	Lake Forest College	6

Lawrence Academy was founded in 1793 as Groton Academy. The school changed its name in 1845 in honor of Amos and William Lawrence, the school's major benefactors during that era. Lawrence has earned a reputation for excellent college preparation through curriculum designed to stimulate creative thinking and active participation and to motivate students to take responsiblity for their education.
Academics include a brand new, state-of-the-art, academic building; expanded arts program housed in the Williams Art Center; an athletics program, based in the Stone Athletic Center; and a variety of on- and off-campus programs to allow for personal commitment to social and cultural activities.
School accreditations: NAIS, AISNE, TABS, NAFSA
Profile last updated: 01/09/2008