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%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
96%
23%
Black
n/a
10%
White
4%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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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