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 50% of all schools in New York 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 lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawrence Senior High School's student population of 807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 Calendar
School Motto
Success is within the reach of each and every learner.
School Rankings
Lawrence Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 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
#1983 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
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%
15%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Senior High School's ranking?
Lawrence Senior High School is ranked #1983 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 90-94%, which is higher 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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