LAWRENCE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
LAWRENCE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the LAWRENCE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in CEDARHURST, NY with about 940 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 86 teachers, LAWRENCE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
LAWRENCE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in Cedarhurst, New York, is the flagship secondary institution of the Lawrence Union Free School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is situated in the Five Towns area of Nassau County. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, blending core academic requirements with a variety of elective courses, advanced placement (AP) opportunities, and vocational training options to cater to a diverse student body.
Beyond its academic offerings, LAWRENCE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by providing a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive interscholastic sports, performing and fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the demographic and cultural diversity of the Cedarhurst area. By prioritizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the school strives to foster an inclusive environment that prepares its graduates to become productive, engaged citizens in a global society.
For more information, contact LAWRENCE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (516) 295-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CEDARHURST, NY 11516-1051
(516) 295-8000
http://www.lawrence.org
LAWRENCE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in CEDARHURST, NY with about 940 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LAWRENCE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 940
- Teachers:
- 86.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 940 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 54.8%
- Black or African American
- 22.1%
- White
- 16.9%
- Asian
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 45.0%
- Male
- 55.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.