A coed boarding and day school situated on a 135-acre campus in the center of Groton, Massachusetts, Lawrence Academy provides approximately 400 students in grades 9 to 12 with a college-preparatory curriculum that ensures individual attention and fosters personal growth. Established in 1793, it enjoys its heritage as one of the oldest independent schools in the country while embracing a contemporary student-centered approach that supports its mission: â??Lawrence Academy recognizes you for who you are and inspires you to take responsibility for who you want to become.â??