Lawrence Public Schools
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The Lawrence Public Schools, Union Free School District 15, is a comprehensive community public school district, serving students in kindergarten through twelfth grade, located in the southwest section of Nassau County, New York and borders the New York City borough of Queens. Communities in the district include Lawrence Cedarhurst, Inwood, and Atlantic Beach, and sections of North Woodmere and Woodmere.
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[edit] Schools
The district consists of the following schools:
- Preschool
- Elementary Schools
- Number Four School grades 1-5
- Number Five School grades 1-5
- Number Six School grades 1-5
- Middle School
- Lawrence Middle School grades 6-8
- High School
- Lawrence High School grades 9-12
[edit] Demographics
On December 3, 2006, Newsday reported that of 3,692 students, 52.9% are white, 16.1% are black 25.5% are Hispanic and 5.6% are "other." [1]
[edit] Administration
- John T. Fitzsimons, Ed.D. - Superintendent of Schools
- Deirdre K. Gambino - Assistant Superintendent for Business
- Michelle Lineal - Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
[edit] Notable alumni
- Peggy Lipton, actress
- Lyle Alzado, late NFL defensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos.
- Steve Madden, shoe designer
- Ira Magaziner, aide to President Bill Clinton
- Shane Olivea, starting NFL offensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers.
- Evan Roberts, radio personality
