The aim of Lawrence Academy is to help students to learn and to develop a sense of identity. Young men and women need to understand the world, to determine who they are, and to establish a healthy set of values.

Through their studies, students work to acquire knowledge and master the academic skills that are essential for success in college. The faculty and curriculum are dedicated to developing the students' capacity for creative and independent thought.

Committed to coeducation of a diverse population of boarding and day students, Lawrence recognizes the existence of many paths to learning. Some students learn best by reading and memorizing; some, through actual experience; some, by pursuing a deep interest. At Lawrence, many paths exist in partnership, and students are guided to find paths that are most effective for them.

Athletic and extracurricular activities combine with academic life to provide opportunities for personal growth. Students learn to work with others, to assume leadership responsibilities, and to take constructive risks.

Lawrence Academy respects young people for who they are as well as who they can become. Close relationships among teachers, staff members, and students with varied backgrounds, interests, and aspirations lead to respect for individual and cultural differences and to an appreciation of achievement and excellence in its varied forms