Lawrence Academy
- Lawrence Academy recognizes you for who you are and inspires you to take responsibility for who you want to become. View our Head of School's Welcome Page.
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- Emory University The ninth grade program is completely unique to Lawrence Academy. It teaches students how to learn and develop thinking skills rather than immediately be immersed in facts and dates. It develops a strong. . .
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| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | Lawrence Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1793 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 140 acres | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 394 students | 313 students |
| % Students of Color | 14% | 21% |
| % International Students | 16% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 45% | 66% |
| Average SAT Score | 1230 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 65% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $29 million | $19 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $62,550 | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $48,950 | $30,550 |
| Tuition international students | $62,550 | $48,850 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 37% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 50% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Phil Blood | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Rob Olsen | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | n/a | 17 |
| Courses | AP Computer Science, AP English, AP Environment Science | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 22 | 15 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 35 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: ABLE, Amnesty International Club, Community Service Club, Consortium (literary magazine), Cultural Coffeehouse, Diversity Club, Dorm Prefects, Environment Club, French Club, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Girl Up Club, Judiciary Board, Multicultural Association, Pawsitive Vibes Dog Club, Peer Counseling, Peer Tutoring, Spectrum (newspaper), Student Government, Student/Faculty Senate, Tour Guides, Umoja (Unity), WRLA Radio, Yearbook, Young Republicans Arts and Music Programs: Early Music Ensemble, Jazz Band, Junior Varsity Dance Company, L.A. Singers, Main Stage Productions, Performing Artists Series, Private Vocal or Instrumental Instruction, SLACS (a co-ed acappella singing group), Spring One Act Play Festival, Technical Theater, Varsity Dance Company | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2015 - 2018 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Connecticut College | 13 | |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges | 12 | |
| Northeastern University | 12 | |
| Brandeis University | 10 | |
| Elon University | 9 | |
| Trinity College | 9 | |
| Boston College | 8 | |
| Boston University | 8 | |
| New York University | 7 | |
| Bates College | 6 | |
| 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 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 programs, arts programs, and competitive athletic programs, including participation in ISL athletics, the school also offers signature programs -- such as the Independent Immersion Program -- that make Lawrence Academy unique among independent schools.
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
- Lawrence Academy 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
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