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Lawrence

Massachusetts · Public School District
26
Schools
12,867
Students
$24,990
Per-Pupil Spend
+74% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
72.4%
Graduation Rate
-14.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lawrence is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 12,867 students across 26 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 8 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 72.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,990 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (26)
Middle Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alexander B Bruce03–08409
Arlington Middle School05–08575
Frost Middle School05–08514
Guilmette Middle School05–08459
Leonard Middle School06–08327
Oliver Middle School06–08351
Parthum Middle School05–08568
Spark Academy06–08437
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
High School Learning Center10–12310
Lawrence High School09–123,084
RISE Academy06–1256
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
School for Exceptional StudiesPK–12102
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,990+74% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
86%
State
86.0%
Local (property tax)
1.7%
Federal
12.3%

State funding accounts for 86% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
26
Schools
12,867
Students
—
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate72.4%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $24,990 per pupil — 74% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 26 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 72.4%, graduation is 14.1 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lawrence?
Lawrence has 26 public schools, serving a total of 12,867 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lawrence?
The graduation rate is 72.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lawrence spend per student?
Lawrence spends $24,990 per pupil — 74% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Lawrence?
No, Lawrence does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lawrence serve?
Lawrence serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lawrence?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lawrence is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.