School for Exceptional Studies

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).
118
Total Students
31.2
Full-Time Teachers
3.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School for Exceptional Studies
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic106
Black5
  • Hispanic
    106 (90.6%)
  • White
    6 (5.1%)
  • Black
    5 (4.3%)
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: 1st - 12th
Total Students: 118
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 1 6
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 13
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 6
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 7
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 17
Grade 11 11
Grade 12 9
Ungraded 10

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for School for Exceptional Studies
Grade Student Count
Grade 16
Grade 24
Grade 313
Grade 47
Grade 58
Grade 66
Grade 76
Grade 87
Grade 914
Grade 1017
Grade 1111
Grade 129
Ungraded10
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for School for Exceptional Studies
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2319.5%
Male9479.7%
Not Specified10.8%