Each high school on the Lawrence campus is unique, but there are common features students should be familiar with at the start their high school career. From the start of ninth grade until the time that diplomas are presented, students must focus on meeting graduation requirements towards becoming college ready.
All students in high school are required to meet the Massachusetts State requirements, as well as the Lawrence Public Schools’ graduation requirements. In the chart below, are the graduation requirements common to all six schools. There are additional requirements within each specific school.
English and Mathematics must be taken every year even if exceeds the amount needed to graduate.
All Massachusetts students must pass the tenth grade English and math MCAS tests, and a Science exam as well as earn 110 credits of required and elective courses.
| Credit / Course Requirements | Credit / Course Requirements |
|---|---|
| English | 4 Years |
| Mathematics | 4 Years |
| U.S. History (Includes Lawrence / Massachusetts History and Government) |
2 Years |
| Social Studies | 1 Year |
| Science | 3 Years |
| Health | 1 Semester |
| Physical Education | 2 Semesters |
| Additional Courses Towards Graduation (each high school offers these courses aligned with the theme of the school) |
2.5 Years |
| MCAS in ELA, Mathematics, and STE | Proficient / Advanced |
| Total Credits | 110 Credits |
