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Powderhouse Road, P.O. Box 992, Groton, MA 01450 -  Map
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School Notes Overview: |
"An academically demanding curriculum combines traditional teaching with student-centered learning through seminars, projects and independent study opportunities. Signature progams, which encourage hands-on learning, include the Ninth Grade Program, Combined Studies Course, Winterim, and Independent Immersion program. Extensive arts offerings in dance, drama, music, and visual arts, as well as, a competitive sports program, are available. A warm community environment, international diversity, daily advisor meetings, dorm e-mail and Internet, radio station, and recording studio enhance our program..."
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| School Focus |
College Preparatory |
College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered
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9-12 |
9-12 |
| School Type |
Co-ed |
Co-ed |
| Support
for ADD/ADHD Students |
No |
No |
| Religious Affiliation |
Non-denominational |
Non-denominational |
| Year Founded |
1793 |
1900 |
| Campus Size |
100 acres |
150 acres |
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| Enrollment |
394 students |
300 students |
| Percent Students of Color |
13% |
18% |
| Percent International Students |
13% |
16% |
| Percent Students Boarding |
50% |
72% |
| Average
SAT Score |
1704 |
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Avg. » View |
| SAT
range (25th-75th percentile) |
1520 - 1870 |
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| Offers
Post-Grad Year |
No |
No |
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| Saturday Classes |
No |
No |
| Classroom Dress Code |
Casual |
Formal |
| Average Class
Size |
14 |
12
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| Teacher : Student
Ratio |
1:7 |
1:7
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered |
8 |
14 |
| ESL Courses Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree |
65% |
60% |
| Summer Program Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Endowment Size |
$13 million |
$16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$44,200
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$38,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$33,900 |
$21,950 |
| Percent Students
on Financial Aid |
30% |
31% |
| Merit Scholarships
Offered |
No |
No |
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| Application Deadline |
Feb. 1 / rolling |
Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required |
Yes |
Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT |
65% |
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| Acceptance Rate |
50% |
60% |
| Director of Admissions |
Tony Hawgood |
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| Associate Director of Admissions |
Rob Olsen |
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| Total Interscholastic
Sports Offered |
17 |
13 |
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| Year:
2005-2007 |
| Boston University | 12 | | Boston College | 11 | | University of Vermont | 11 | | Colby College | 7 | | Northeastern University | 7 | | St. Michael's College | 7 | | University of New Hampshire | 7 | | Bates College | 6 | | College of the Holy Cross | 6 | | Lake Forest College | 6 |
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Lawrence Academy was founded in 1793 as Groton Academy. The school changed its name in 1845 in honor of Amos and William Lawrence, the school's major benefactors during that era. Lawrence has earned a reputation for excellent college preparation through curriculum designed to stimulate creative thinking and active participation and to motivate students to take responsiblity for their education. Academics include a brand new, state-of-the-art, academic building; expanded arts program housed in the Williams Art Center; an athletics program, based in the Stone Athletic Center; and a variety of on- and off-campus programs to allow for personal commitment to social and cultural activities. School accreditations: NAIS, AISNE, TABS, NAFSA - Sample of notable school alumni:
Tim Armstrong - Google's Senior Vice President and President of Advertising Operations for the Americas Dana Messina - CEO and owner of Steinway Piano Audrey McNiff - Managing Director at Goldman Sachs Page McConnell - Keyboard player for Phish Steve Heinze - '88 Olympian in men's hockey and former NHL player for Boston Bruins and LA Kings Laurie Baker - Three time Olympian in women's hockey Antoine Wright - NBA player for Dallas Mavericks
- Profile last updated: 10/30/2008
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