Summary:
Lawrence High School is a public high school serving 3,084 students in grades 9-12 in the predominantly Hispanic city of Lawrence, Massachusetts. The school faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming compared to the state average on MCAS tests, with only 21.18% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 15.78% in Mathematics, far below the state averages.
Despite relatively high per-student spending of $16,935, Lawrence High School has a low statewide ranking, placing 329th out of 347 Massachusetts high schools in the 2022-2023 school year. This trend has been consistent over the past few years, with the school ranking between 260th and 329th. When comparing Lawrence High School to nearby schools within the same Lawrence district, such as High School Learning Center and RISE Academy, the performance and demographics are relatively similar, with a high percentage of Hispanic students and low academic achievement. However, when comparing to schools in other districts, such as Haverhill High, Methuen High, and North Andover High, the differences become more pronounced, with these schools having a more diverse student population, higher academic performance, and higher statewide rankings.
Despite the challenges, Lawrence High School shows some areas of relative strength, such as its performance with homeless students, ranking 18th out of 23 Massachusetts high schools in the 2022-2023 school year, and its performance with English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 53rd out of 84 Massachusetts high schools. This suggests that the school may be providing additional support and resources for these student populations. However, the school's overall academic performance remains a significant concern, indicating that factors beyond just funding, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school leadership, may need to be addressed to improve student outcomes.
Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Lawrence
SchoolDigger Rank:
329th of 347 Massachusetts High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,935
Feeder schools for Lawrence High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.1
Number of students: 3,084
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
94.1%
White:
2.3%
Asian:
1.6%
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African American:
1.2%
Not Specified:
0.4%
Two or more races:
0.4%
American Indian:
0.0%
Pacific Islander:
0.0%
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