High School Learning Center

233 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 208 students in grades 9-12, High School Learning Center 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

High School Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

High School Learning Center's student population of 208 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of High School Learning Center is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
(18-19)
<50%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of High School Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of High School Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
96%
23%
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Black
n/a
10%
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White
4%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
This chart display the diversity score of High School Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of High School Learning Center and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in High School Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in High School Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 51% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School Learning Center?
The graduation rate of High School Learning Center is 55-59%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School Learning Center?
208 students attend High School Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of High School Learning Center students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School Learning Center?
High School Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does High School Learning Center offer ?
High School Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School Learning Center part of?
High School Learning Center is part of Lawrence School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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