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Lawrence Academy
Powderhouse Road, P.O. Box 992, Groton, MA 01450 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 978 448 1530

"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..."
  • Open House - Sun., December 06, 2009 - get more information!
  • Congratulations to the Lawrence Academy Football team, 2009 ISL Champions!
  • In the summer of 2009, Lawrence Academy dancers performed for the third time at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of the American High School Theatre Festival. The Fringe Festival is a world-renowned international theatre festival. Follow the link to read ...read more
  • Congratulations to the Lawrence Academy Boys' Ice Hockey team, the 2008 ISL Champions!
  • Congratulations to the Lawrence Academy Field Hockey team, the 2008 NEPSAC champions!
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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 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 394 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 13% 18%
Percent International Students 13% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 50% 70%
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 Casual
Average Class Size 14 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% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $13 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $44,200 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $33,900 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30% 31%
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


Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCross Country
DanceField Hockey
FootballGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
SnowboardingSoccer
SoftballTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Wrestling 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 6 23
 
 
DrawingEarly Music Ensemble
EnvirothonFrench Club
L.A. SingersStudent/Faculty Senate
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2005-2007
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
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • 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
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • 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: 03/13/2009
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