Find your spark
Share your light
Lawrence Academy provides approximately 400 students in grades 9 to 12 with a college-preparatory curriculum that ensures individual attention and fosters personal growth. Established in 1793, LA enjoys its heritage as one of the oldest independent schools in the country while embracing a contemporary student-centered approach that supports its mission.
Lawrence Academy is situated on a 140-acre campus in the center of Groton, Massachusetts, just 45 minutes from Boston.
Lawrence Academy recently hosted the 3rd Annual Independent School League (ISL) Changemakers Conference, bringing together student athletes and educators from ISL schools for a day of learning, growth, and community building.
LA is more than a date or a building. It's a collection of people—a special community. And Founders' Day is when we come together as one entity, all of whom were Spartans at one time or another.
LA Director of Theatre Anthony Giovino explained, “‘Macbeth’ is the story of a soldier who, upon hearing an alluring prophecy of his own glory, takes fate into his own hands and uses whatever violent means necessary to achieve his destiny of becoming King.”
As the guest speaker at LA's Pizza & Politics lunch series, and with the nation so close to a presidential election, UMass President Marty Meehan spoke about his political beginnings and why public service remains essential.
To start the 2024-2025 school year, Lawrence Academy invited all students, alums, and families to attend our inaugural Concordia Day!
"Being able to connect and learn from other LA graduates gave me a great perspective of not just personal finance, but the ability to connect with LA alumni."
Advisory groups are much more than a required daily check-in: they’re close-knit units where students should gain confidence and inspiration, and feel safe to share both triumphs and struggles.
The two-week mini-term in March is a central feature of LA’s educational program, breaking students out of their normal routines and encouraging them to open their minds, bodies, and hearts to new experiences.
With the aim of meeting students where they are and setting them up for success, LA offers various programs to help students work toward their full potential, both as scholars and as human beings. Students will learn to advocate for themselves, and to ask for help when they need it.
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