Lawrence Public Schools District had a 72.7% graduation rate during the 2022-23 school year, 9.7% lower than the previous school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
There were 668 students who graduated in the 2022-23 school year, compared to 730 the year before.
Lawrence Public Schools District had the 10th lowest graduation rate in the state.
Lawrence Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Essex County and has a main office in Lawrence.
In 2024, public schools in Massachusetts boasted a graduation rate of 90%, according to Public School Review.
However, younger students’ proficiency is still lagging behind pre-pandemic levels. NAEP results show that in 2022, less than 47% of the students were considered proficient in math and reading, with eighth-graders performing the worst, reaching only 35% proficiency in math.
| School Name | Cohort Size | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| High School Learning Center | 177 | 58.8% |
| Lawrence High School | 638 | 86.5% |
| RISE Academy | 17 | 17.6% |
| School for Exceptional Studies | 8 | 25% |