Lawrence High School is a four-year public high school located in Cedarhurst, New York, on the South Shore of Long Island. It is part of Lawrence Public Schools, and the district's only public high school.
Serving 807 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lawrence Senior High School's student population of 807 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
807 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Lawrence Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Senior High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1053 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
70%
30%
Black
15%
16%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Senior High School's ranking?
Lawrence Senior High School is ranked #1053 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lawrence Senior High School often compared to?
Lawrence Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George W Hewlett High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence Senior High School is 84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lawrence Senior High School?
807 students attend Lawrence Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lawrence Senior High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Senior High School?
Lawrence Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lawrence Senior High School offer ?
Lawrence Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lawrence Senior High School part of?
Lawrence Senior High School is part of Lawrence Union Free School District.
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