Below Average
#1426 of 1,793 schools in MA
Rise Academy
High School · Lawrence · Lawrence, MA
A Lawrence high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
530 Broadway Street, Lawrence, MA 01841
- Math 0% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 0% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Rise Academy score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Rise Academy 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 85Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,440/100K
Powered by
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
$54,525
Median home value
$393,800
Median rent
$1,565/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
32.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01841; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School for Exceptional StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame Cristo Rey High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Methuen HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,898 | Compare → |
| High School Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 195 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lawrence
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #15 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
Rise Academy is listed in Lawrence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rise Academy
Rise Academy is a public high school in Lawrence, MA, part of Lawrence, serving approximately 67 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,426 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 0% math proficiency (2025 MCAS) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 MCAS).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rise Academy
What grades does Rise Academy serve?
Rise Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Rise Academy?
Rise Academy has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rise Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rise Academy is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rise Academy rank in MA?
Rise Academy ranks #1,426 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Rise Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Rise Academy 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 Rise Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rise Academy has 0% math proficiency (2025 MCAS) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 MCAS).
Is Rise Academy a charter school?
No, Rise Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rise Academy a Title I school?
No, Rise Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (978) 975-5905
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 01841)
- 52,761
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 01841; 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 2025 MCAS; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.