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Lawrence Academy

Groton, MassachusettsDeadline: Jan. 15(978) 448-1530

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.

At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students411
Class Size13:1 ratio
Tuition$65,500
Fin. Aid29% receive aid
Est.1793
DeadlineJan. 15
Accreditation & 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)

School Information

Year Founded1793
Yearly Tuition Cost$65,500
Tuition NotesBoarding tuition is $80900
Total Students411
Total Classroom Teachers66
Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree65
Average Class Size13
Grades Offered9-12

Admissions Information

Admissions DirectorMike Polsonetti
Admissions AssociateSara Gillis
Admission DeadlineJan. 15
Acceptance Rate30
Percent on Financial Aid29
Average Financial Aid Grant$42,653

Student Body Information

Student Body TypeCo-ed
Percent of Students of Color23

Academic Programs Information

Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
ADD/ADHDDyslexiaExecutive FunctioningESL
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data

Sports and Extracurricular Information

SportsAlpine 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 OrganizationsClub 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

Additional Information

Classroom Dress CodeCasual
School MembershipsNational 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 AffiliationsNonsectarian
Average SAT Score1137
Average ACT Score24

Contact the school

(978) 448-1530
26 Powderhouse Rd, Groton, Massachusetts 01450
www.lacademy.edu
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