Situated in the quintessential picturesque New England town of Groton, just outside Boston, Lawrence Academy has been educating America's future leaders since 1793. The school offers a traditional college-preparatory experience for both boarding and day pupils. Founded as part of the academy movement, Lawrence sought to instruct young men and women in a modern curricula that focused on mathematics and science over the classics programmes of traditional Latin grammar schools. The school today is considered one of the leading schools in the United States and has an impressive track record of presenting graduates to Ivy League and NESCAC colleges.
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Independent Private College-Preparatory School
Established: 1793
Gender: Co-educational
Ages: 14-18 (grades 9-12)
Ethos: Non-denominational
Attendance: Boarding & day school
Head of School: Dan Scheibe
Enrollment: 400 pupils
Faculty: 80 staff
Ratio: 5:1
Average class size: 14 pupils
Tuition fees: US$52,450-65,925 per annum
Scholarships / bursaries / financial aid: Financial aid available.
Endowment: US$30 million
Mascot: Spartan
School Colours: Red and blue
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Alumni: Lawrence Academy Alumni
Accreditations:
Athletics Conference: Independent School League
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A: 26 Powderhouse Road, Groton, Massachusetts 01450, United States
T: +19784486535
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W: lacademy.edu
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See also: Independent School League | NEPSAC | TABS