Overman Academy vs. Lawrence High School
Should you attend Overman Academy or Lawrence High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Lawrence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 170 students in grades 6-12, Overman Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
170 students
531 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#288 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
80-84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
2
-
Grade 7 Students
14
-
Grade 8 Students
18
-
Grade 9 Students
28
119
Grade 10 Students
33
146
Grade 11 Students
38
122
Grade 12 Students
37
144
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
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1%
% White
92%
93%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%