Central Catholic
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Lawrence, MA
300 Hampshire St, Lawrence, MA 01841
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest of 130 Catholic schools in Massachusetts
- The largest Catholic school in Lawrence
- 95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Lawrence since at least 2011
In Lawrence, Massachusetts, Central Catholic is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 1,494 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 10% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Boston. The school reports that about 95% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 169 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 1,494
- Teachers
- 89 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 924 girls, 570 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Boston
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 169 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 95% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 96% of Catholic high schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 23 Catholic high schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Central Catholic
What grades does Central Catholic serve?
Central Catholic serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Central Catholic?
About 1,494 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Central Catholic?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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