School for Exceptional Studies
102 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
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).
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).
102
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
3.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic | 94 |
| Black | 5 |
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Hispanic94 (92.2 %)
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Black5 (4.9 %)
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White3 (2.9 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Lawrence |
| Phone: | (978)975-5980 |
| Website: | http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 102 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 33.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 3.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
1
Kindergarten
2
Grade 1
2
Grade 2
5
Grade 3
5
Grade 4
7
Grade 5
8
Grade 6
9
Grade 7
12
Grade 8
13
Grade 9
7
Grade 10
8
Grade 11
10
Grade 12
5
Ungraded
8
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 1 |
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Grade 1 | 2 |
| Grade 2 | 5 |
| Grade 3 | 5 |
| Grade 4 | 7 |
| Grade 5 | 8 |
| Grade 6 | 9 |
| Grade 7 | 12 |
| Grade 8 | 13 |
| Grade 9 | 7 |
| Grade 10 | 8 |
| Grade 11 | 10 |
| Grade 12 | 5 |
| Ungraded | 8 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 14 | 13.7% |
| Male | 88 | 86.3% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School
Not reported M - M
Charter School
Not reported M - M
35 Students
Other 1st - 12th