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Lawrence High School
High School · Lawrence · Lawrence, MA
A high school in Lawrence, MA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
70-71 North Parish Road, Lawrence, MA 01843
- Math 12% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 79.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lawrence High School score 16% 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 7 points since 2022, to 16% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lawrence High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School LawrenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| North Andover HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,380 | Compare → |
| School for Exceptional StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 108 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lawrence
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #20 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
Lawrence High School is listed in Lawrence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawrence High School
Lawrence High School is a public high school in Lawrence, MA, part of Lawrence, serving approximately 3,246 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,649 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
What's said publicly about Lawrence High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawrence High School
What grades does Lawrence High School serve?
Lawrence High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lawrence High School?
Lawrence High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawrence High School rank in MA?
Lawrence High School ranks #1,649 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Lawrence High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawrence High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Lawrence High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Lawrence High School a charter school?
No, Lawrence High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawrence High School a Title I school?
No, Lawrence High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 239
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (978) 975-2750
- 4-Year Graduation
- 79.0%
- 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)
- State assessments · 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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