Serving 3,084 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Lawrence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lawrence High School is ranked #1369 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Lawrence High School often compared to?
Lawrence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Methuen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence High School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence High School is 89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lawrence High School?
3,084 students attend Lawrence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lawrence High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence High School?
Lawrence High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lawrence High School offer ?
Lawrence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawrence High School part of?
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