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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GREATER LAWRENCE REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL·NCES 250547002267

Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical

57 River Rd, Andover, MA 01810 · (978) 686-0194 · Essex County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBCAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL1,837 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,837
High
STATE 777
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
144 FTE teachers
STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
485
Grade 10
486
Grade 11
439
Grade 12
427
Student demographics
White
26514%
STATE 51%
Hispanic
1,50782%
STATE 26%
Black
322%
STATE 10%
Asian
131%
STATE 7%
Two+
151%
STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
90449%
Female
92851%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
43.0%
MA avg 43.8% . +6.0pp since 2018
Math
26.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -8.0pp since 2018
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,837
+328 (+22%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 10.5:1
% White
14%
was 16%
% Hispanic
82%
was 82%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical

Set in Andover, Massachusetts, Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical is a sizable four-year high school, overseen by Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical. It works with 1,837 students across grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 777 students per school, that is 136% larger than typical.

Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical is the operating authority for Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical reports that 82% of students identify as Hispanic, making the school strongly Hispanic-majority. The remainder breaks down as 14% White. The wider county runs roughly 24% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical has 144 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.8:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 23.4:1 average.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Essex County indicate the typical household earns roughly $101,883 per year, about 43% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Essex County's 221 public schools (combined enrollment of about 113,427 students), Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Lawrence Family Public Academy, around 0.9 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical's enrollment has ticked up 22% since 2018, when it stood at 1,509 (now 1,837). The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 10.5:1 in 2018 to 12.8:1 today.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Essex County at a glance

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Population
813,054
Census ACS
Median income
$101,883
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
221
113,427 students

Quick facts

School name
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical
District
Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical
Address
57 River Rd, Andover, MA 01810
Phone
(978) 686-0194
County
Essex County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,837
Teachers (FTE)
144
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
250547002267
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical
How large is Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical?
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical enrolls approximately 1,837 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical serve?
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical is approximately 12.8:1 (144 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical?
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical reports a student body of 14% White, 82% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical public or private?
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical is a public K-12 school, overseen by Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical.
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