SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDIES

School for Exceptional Studies is a Title I public school that is part of the Lawrence school district, located in Lawrence, MA with about 150 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, School for Exceptional Studies has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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.

The **School for Exceptional Studies (SES)**, located in Lawrence, Massachusetts, operates as a specialized educational facility within the Lawrence Public Schools district. It is designed to serve students who require a more supportive, structured, and therapeutic environment than what is typically provided in a traditional classroom setting. The school focuses on meeting the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of its diverse student body, often providing individualized education programs (IEPs) that emphasize both academic growth and behavioral development.

By maintaining a smaller, specialized atmosphere, the School for Exceptional Studies aims to remove barriers to learning and help students achieve personal and educational milestones. The school works closely with families and district resources to foster a supportive community, ensuring that students receive the targeted interventions necessary to succeed. For more information regarding their specific programs, staff, or enrollment policies, interested parties are encouraged to visit the official Lawrence Public Schools website at [www.lawrence.k12.ma.us](http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us).

For more information, contact School for Exceptional Studies at (978) 975-5980 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.