Lawrence Academy is a 9-12 day and boarding school in Groton, MA, specializing in support for ADHD, Dyslexia, and Executive Functioning.
Lawrence Academy is an independent day and boarding school for students in grades 9 through 12 in Groton, MA, offering specialized academic support for students with learning differences. The school features dedicated programs designed to assist students with ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, and Executive Functioning challenges, as well as ESL support. Faculty utilize "teaching for understanding" methods to ensure instruction is tailored to each student's unique learning profile.
The school provides a highly personalized environment with an average class size of 13, allowing for close faculty interaction. A robust Advisory system is central to the student experience, using each student's individual interests and needs to create personalized pathways toward their goals. This supportive, compassionate culture extends beyond the classroom into a wide range of athletics, arts, and experiential learning opportunities through the Winterim program.
Lawrence Academy offers a diverse array of extracurriculars, including clubs like Art for All and various competitive sports such as squash, crew, and ice hockey. The school is nonsectarian and provides both day and boarding options. Day tuition is $65,500, and boarding tuition is $80,900. The admissions deadline is January 15.
| Year Founded | 1793 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $65,500 |
| Tuition Notes | Boarding tuition is $80900 |
| Total Students | 411 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 65 |
| Average Class Size | 13 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
| Admissions Director | Mike Polsonetti |
| Admissions Associate | Sara Gillis |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 |
| Acceptance Rate | 30 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 29 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $42,653 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 23 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing · Baseball · Basketball · Crew · Cross Country · Dance · Field Hockey · Football · Freestyle Skiing · Golf · Ice Hockey · Lacrosse · Mountain Biking · Snowboarding · Soccer · Softball · Squash · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Weightlifting · Show More (5) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · A/V Club · Admissions Tour Guides · Art for All · Business Club · Club 1899 · Community Service Advisory Board · Consortium (Literary Magazine) · Debate Club · Did Jew Know (Religious Club) · Environmental Sustainability Council · GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) · LA Embassy · Men's Club · Moral Courage Task Force · PAWsitive Vibes · Rise Against Hunger · S[Hair] · Spartan Leaders (Residential Life · New Students · International Students) · Student Government - Executive Board · Student Government - Faculty-Student Senate · Student Government - Judiciary Council · Student Government Committees (Community Life · Food · Special Events · AAA-Academics · Arts & Athletics) · The Lawrencian (Yearbook) · The Politics Club · Umoja (Unity) · Yard Games Club · Show More (10) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · LA Singers · Lawrencian Chorale · Performing Artists Series · Private Vocal or Instrumental Instruction · Spring One Act Play Festival · Technical Theater |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · New England Association of Schools and Colleges · Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Average SAT Score | 1137 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |
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