- 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 2016 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 |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1793 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 135 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 397 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 11%
|
20%
|
| % International Students | 16%
|
20%
|
| % Students Boarding | 48%
|
68%
|
| Average SAT Score | 1735 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1520 - 2150 | - |
| 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 | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 65%
|
70%
|
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $26 million | $16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$59,750 | $51,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$46,250 | $28,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 32%
|
35%
|
| 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 | 35%
|
57%
|
| 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 | 16 |
| Courses | AP Computer Science, AP English, AP Environment Science | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 18 | 14 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 33 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | ABLE, Amnesty International Club, Community Service Club, Consortium (literary magazine), Cultural Coffeehouse, Diversity Club, Dorm Prefects, Early Music Ensemble, Environment Club, French Club, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Jazz Band, Judiciary Board, Junior Varsity Dance Company, L.A. Singers, Main Stage Productions, Multicultural Association, Peer counseling, Peer Tutoring, Performing Artists Series, Private Vocal or Instrumental Instruction, SLACS (a co-ed acappella singing group), Spectrum (newspaper), Spring One Act Play Festival, Student Government, | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2010 - 2015 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Trinity College | 18 | |
| Connecticut College | 14 | |
| Northeastern University | 13 | |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges | 8 | |
| Boston College | 7 | |
| The George Washington University | 7 | |
| Bates College | 5 | |
| Colby College | 5 | |
| Colgate University | 5 | |
| Tufts University | 5 | |
| 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
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