Lawrence High School is a public secondary school located in Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Lawrence Public Schools. Its campus consists of several buildings and was completed in 2005.
Serving 3,453 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawrence High School's student population of 3,453 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 253 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
3,453 students
Total Classroom Teachers
253 teachers
Year Founded
1901
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
Campus Size
40 acres
School Motto
Excellence in Education
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Lawrence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1408 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
95%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lancer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence High School's ranking?
Lawrence High School is ranked #1408 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Lawrence High School often compared to?
Lawrence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Methuen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence High School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence High School is 87%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lawrence High School?
3,453 students attend Lawrence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lawrence High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawrence High School?
Lawrence High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lawrence High School offer ?
Lawrence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lawrence High School part of?
Lawrence High School is part of Lawrence School District.
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