Below Average
#1425 of 1,793 schools in MA
High School Learning Center
High School · Lawrence · Lawrence, MA
A Lawrence high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Parker Street, Lawrence, MA 01843
- Math 0% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 0% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at High School Learning Center score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2016, to 25% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 24 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where High School Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,440/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,163
Median home value
$393,700
Median rent
$1,703/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
35.9%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01843; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School LawrenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| School for Exceptional StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Lawrence High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 3,246 | Compare → |
| Rise AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 7–12 | 1.3 mi | 67 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lawrence
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #14 of 26
- District spending per student
- $23,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
High School Learning Center is listed in Lawrence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High School Learning Center
High School Learning Center is a public high school in Lawrence, MA, part of Lawrence, serving approximately 195 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,425 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High School Learning Center
What grades does High School Learning Center serve?
High School Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend High School Learning Center?
High School Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at High School Learning Center is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High School Learning Center rank in MA?
High School Learning Center ranks #1,425 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is High School Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
High School Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at High School Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High School Learning Center has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is High School Learning Center a charter school?
No, High School Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High School Learning Center a Title I school?
No, High School Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (978) 975-5917
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01843)
- 28,444
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01843; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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