At a glance
Reported students
74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
459.5
RISE Academy: 74 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
7.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 79
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.5:1
What the reported data says about RISE Academy
RISE Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Lawrence. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Lawrence. NCES reports 74 students for 2024–25.
Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.8:1, below the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (94.6%) and White (2.7%). English learners represent 32.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 35.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking RISE Academy
- 1How do the reported 7.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 32.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 35.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.04
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.7%
- Hispanic94.6%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lawrence
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
High School Learning Center
High · Grades 09–12
198 reported students
Lawrence High School
High · Grades 09–12
3,453 reported students
School for Exceptional Studies
Other · Grades PK–12
118 reported students
Rollins Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
157 reported students
Lawrence Family Public Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
202 reported students
Lawrence Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
205 reported students
Public schools near RISE Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen High High · Methuen | 09–12 | 1,841 | 1.2 mi |
| Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence High · Charter · Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence (Distri | 09–12 | 140 | 1.3 mi |
| High School Learning Center High · Lawrence | 09–12 | 198 | 1.3 mi |
| Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical High · Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical | 09–12 | 1,837 | 1.9 mi |
| Lawrence High School High · Lawrence | 09–12 | 3,453 | 2.3 mi |
| North Andover High High · North Andover | 09–12 | 1,328 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about RISE Academy
What grades does RISE Academy serve?
RISE Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Lawrence.
How many students attend RISE Academy?
RISE Academy reported 74 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 79 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at RISE Academy?
The calculated ratio is 7.8:1, based on 74 students and 9.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is RISE Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
RISE Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lawrence attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is RISE Academy in?
RISE Academy is part of Lawrence, based in Lawrence, MA, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near RISE Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Methuen High (1.2 mi), Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence (1.3 mi), High School Learning Center (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.