Lawrence High School is a public secondary school in Fairfield, Maine, United States. It is a part of the Maine School Administrative District 49 and is the district's only public high school. Lawrence serves students from the four towns of Albion, Benton, Clinton, and Fairfield.
Serving 531 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lawrence High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Fairfield, ME, covering approximately 167.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Lawrence High School's student population of 531 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lawrence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.6%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence High School's ranking?
Lawrence High School is ranked #288 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Lawrence High School often compared to?
Lawrence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skowhegan Area High School, Overman Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence High School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Lawrence High School?
531 students attend Lawrence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lawrence High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawrence High School?
Lawrence High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lawrence High School offer ?
Lawrence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawrence High School part of?
Lawrence High School is part of RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District.
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