Lawrence Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Groton, MA
26 Powderhouse Rd, Groton, MA 01450
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Groton
- 96% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Lawrence Academy is an independent private school in Groton, Massachusetts, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 415 students and around 7 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school reports that about 96% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 249 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 415
- Teachers
- 61.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 191 girls, 224 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 249 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 96% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 81% of independent high schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 26 independent high schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- The Association of Boarding Schools
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 Lawrence Academy
What grades does Lawrence Academy serve?
Lawrence Academy serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Lawrence Academy?
About 415 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Lawrence Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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