ABOUT
Lawrence Catholic Academy (LCA) is a Pre-Kindergarten (Age 3) through Grade 8 school in Lawrence, Massachusetts. We provide exceptional academic, human, and spiritual education, fostering students’ growth to excel in high school, college, and beyond.
Our rigorous curriculum, enriched by Catholic teachings, ensures a supportive, faith-filled environment. Our faculty instills the love and compassion of Jesus Christ, working with families and the Catholic community to nurture each child's spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
Applications are accepted year-round. Contact us at 978-683-5822 to apply for the current school year.
FACTS AND FIGURES
Lawrence Catholic Academy was established in 2010 to expand on the 100+ years' tradition of superb Catholic education provided in the Lawrence, Massachusetts community.
Faculty & Staff
Teachers 26
​Classroom Aides 13
Specialist Teachers 6
School Counselors 2
School Nurses 2
Students
Total Enrollment:
Approximately 540
Teacher to Student Ratio
Pre Kindergarten: 1:10
K-1 : 1:12
2-8: 1:20
Religious Denominations
73% Catholic
27% Non-Catholic
Families are from
Massachusetts:
Lawrence, Methuen, Andover, North Andover, Bradford, Haverhill, Tewksbury, and Dracut
New Hampshire:
Salem, Derry, Atkinson,
and Brentwood
Areas of Study
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Religion
Leadership
STEM
Physical Education
Art
Music
OUR ALUMNI
Our graduates have been accepted to attend, and excel at, the following high schools:
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Central Catholic High School, Lowell Catholic High School, Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School, St. John's Preparatory School, Phillips Academy Andover, Pingree School, Abbott Lawrence Academy, Pinkerton Academy, Essex Agricultural and Technical High School, Greater Lawrence Technical School, Whittier Regional Vocational High School, Andover High School, Georgetown High School, Haverhill High School, Lawrence High School, and Methuen High School.
LCA alumni have gone on to prevail at the following colleges and universities:
Stonehill, UConn, WPI, Notre Dame, Emmanuel, Quinnipiac, Merrimack, Anna Maria, Goodwin, UMass Lowell, Mount Ida, Brandeis, Northern Essex, Lesley, SNHU, Worcester State, Gordon, St. Anselm, Norwich, New Haven, UMass Dartmouth, Endicott, UNH, UMass Boston, Westfield, Suffolk, University of Tampa, UMass Amherst, Middlesex, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural, U of North Texas, Fisher, Fairfield, Unity, MCPHS, and Marquette.
OUR MISSION
United through the love of Jesus, Lawrence Catholic Academy is a welcoming community that advances strong faith and excellence in education.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Lawrence Catholic Academy is a community of believers who strive to permeate the school with the love and compassion of Jesus Christ. We, as a faith community, have accepted the mandate of Jesus Christ to “love one another as I have loved you.” In conjunction with the family and the Catholic Church community, we foster the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of the whole child.
Accreditation & Membership
Lawrence Catholic Academy is proudly accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Lawrence Catholic Academy is a proud member of the National Catholic Education Association.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mr. Christopher Anderson
Vice-Chairperson
President, Massachusetts High Tech Council
Ms. Patricia Kelleher Bartram
Retired Advancement Executive
Ms. Raisa Carrasco-Velez
Director of Multicultural Affairs and Community Development, Saint John’s Prep
Ms. Susan Cheever
Retired Teacher
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Mr. John Cullinane, Jr.
Co-Founder, Islington Capital Partners
Mr. John Driscoll
Principal, Frazer Capital
Ms. Nathalie Garcia ‘15
Events Coordinator and Office Administrator, The Fund for the City of New York
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Mr. Michael P. Griffin
Vice President of Investments, The Davis Companies
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Ms. Sophie Mussafer Griffin
Principal, HLM Venture Partners
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Ms. Martha Hultzman
Associate Superintendent for School Finance and Operations, Catholic Schools Office, Archdiocese of Boston
Mrs. Rosemary Jeans
Chairperson
Retired Teacher
Mr. Paul A. Lonergan
Chairman of the Board, CW Advisers
Ms. Monica J. Lucey
Principal, Lawrence Catholic Academy
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​Ms. Jesenia Nova, Esq.
LCA Parent Organization Representative
Attorney Advisor
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​​Mr. Daniel F. O'Brien
Partner and Founder, Quest Partners
Ms. Marlene R. O'Brien
Lawyer and Writer
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Reverend Paul B. O’Brien
Pastor, Saint Patrick Parish, Lawrence, MA
Mr. John O’Keeffe
Chief Executive Officer, QUIBIC Labs
Ms. Mary Grassa O’Neill
Senior Lecturer on Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education​
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Ms. Erica Potenza, RN, MSN
LCA Parent Organization Representative
Salem State University School of Nursing Faculty and Beverly Hospital OB RN
Mr. Jack Regan
Senior Fellow, Legal Services Center, Harvard Law School
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Ms. Ellen F. Rice
Senior Development and Planned Giving Officer, UMASS Memorial Health
Reverend Israel J. Rodriguez
Pastor, Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish, Lawrence, MA
Rev. Gregory Vozzo
Pastor, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Lawrence/Methuen, MA
ADMINISTRATION
Monica Lucey
Principal
Hector Heredia
Dean of Students
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Maureen Loughlin
Director of Food Services
Glennys Suero
Director of Admissions
Olga Infante
Tuition Manager
Jaymie Harrington
Assistant Principal
Mayra Class, RN
School Nurse
Erica Potenza, RN
School Nurse
Karen Miller
Business Manager
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Jocelyn Mendonsa
Director of Development
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Carmen Alfonzo
Executive Assistant
SCHOOL COUNSELING
Tatianna Iacoviello
Lauri Smith
PRE- KINDERGARTEN FACULTY
Geisy Sanchez Pre–K 1​
Shania Rodriguez Pre–K 1​
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Kayri Jimenez Pre–K 1​
Sonia Parent Pre–K 2-A
Yohaira Ceballos Pre–K 2-B
​Pamela Concepcion Pre-K 2-C
KINDERGARTEN FACULTY
Maxiel (Cespedes) Fontanez K-A
Christina McCann K-B
Rosa Restituyo K-C
GRADE 1 FACULTY
Abi Tringale 1-A
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Hannah Draper 1-B
GRADE 2 FACULTY
Cathleen Laliberte 2-A
Laura DaCruz 2-B
GRADE 3 FACULTY
Bianca Lessard 3-A
Neary Bernard 3-B
GRADE 5 & 6 FACULTY
Arianna Moore 5-A
English Language Arts
Mary Fullerton 5-B
History
Hidai Chavez + Brodin Benting 6-A
Science
Miguel De Los Santos 6-B
Mathematics
SPECIALISTS
Yadoris Arias
Mentor
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Cameron Ray
Physical Education
Amanda Beveridge
Music​
Maria Maloney
Art​
Carol Beveridge
Religion and Youth Minister
GRADE 4 FACULTY
Maureen Hnat 4-A​
English Language Arts & Social Studies
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Sara Hinchey 4-B
Mathematics & Science
GRADE 7 & 8 FACULTY
Lorena Zoia 7-A
Mathematics
Eddie Ouano 7-B
History
Tim Lane 8-A
English Language Arts
Caleb Deegbe 8-B
Science
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDES
Aracelys Arias
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Mia Canals
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Abril Castillo
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Ambar Chalas
Kiara Jimenez
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Yisel Jiminian
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Lia Marte de la Mota
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Jaime McGrath​
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Rosa Nunez
Gleymer Penalo Diaz
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Jeidy Penalo Minaya
Darleni Tamarez
Alba Ventura
TITLE I SERVICES
Paula Delmonte
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