Serving 125 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix Academy Lawrence 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
93%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
5%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)20-29%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Academy Lawrence?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Academy Lawrence is 20-29%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Phoenix Academy Lawrence?
125 students attend Phoenix Academy Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Phoenix Academy Lawrence students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Academy Lawrence?
Phoenix Academy Lawrence has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Phoenix Academy Lawrence offer ?
Phoenix Academy Lawrence offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Phoenix Academy Lawrence part of?
Phoenix Academy Lawrence is part of Lawrence School District.
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