- Enrollment
- 3,453
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lawrence, MA
High School Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for High School Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250666002628
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School Learning Center earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 198
- students enrolled
High School Learning Center has class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lawrence, MA.
School address
District: Lawrence · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250666002628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-115 students YoY
High School Learning Center shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-37.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-115 students YoY 250666002628 · Lawrence, MA High · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence High School (3,453 students)
High School Learning Center shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-37.1%). Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
High School Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High School
3,453 students
- South Lawrence 666
South Lawrence East Elementary School
666 students
- Edward F. Part 656
Edward F. Parthum
656 students
- Parthum Middle 585
Parthum Middle School
585 students
- Robert Frost 568
Robert Frost
568 students
- This school 198
High School Learning Center
198 students
What this shows High School Learning Center reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School Learning Center compares
High School Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$23,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.9%
White 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, High School Learning Center is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lawrence reports $23,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How High School Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lawrence East Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward F. Parthum | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parthum Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Lawrence
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about High School Learning Center
How many students attend High School Learning Center?
High School Learning Center has 198 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lawrence, MA. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), down 115.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at High School Learning Center is 13.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at High School Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 93.9% of enrollment, in Lawrence, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School Learning Center?
High School Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does High School Learning Center rank among high schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, High School Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lawrence, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lawrence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence?
Besides High School Learning Center, Lawrence also operates Lawrence High School (3,453 students), South Lawrence East Elementary School (666 students), and Edward F. Parthum (656 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.