Serving 97 students in grades 9-12, The Career Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Career Academy's student population of 97 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
The Career Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Career Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of The Career Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of The Career Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/150000/150442/the-career-academy-chart-b2b9yFS.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Career Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Career Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/150000/150442/the-career-academy-chart-byrosxM.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
7%
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Hispanic
44%
23%
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Black
6%
10%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in The Career Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in The Career Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/150000/150442/the-career-academy-chart-s5nAAF.png)
White
21%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MA. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MA.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/150000/150442/the-career-academy-chart-b2FxlYk.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of The Career Academy and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of The Career Academy and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/150000/150442/the-career-academy-chart-T5ELP9.png)
Graduation Rate
50-59%
90%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Career Academy's ranking?
The Career Academy is ranked #623 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Career Academy?
The graduation rate of The Career Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Career Academy?
97 students attend The Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of The Career Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Career Academy?
The Career Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Career Academy offer ?
The Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Career Academy part of?
The Career Academy is part of Lowell School District.
In what neighborhood is The Career Academy located?
The Career Academy is located in the Highlands neighborhood of Lowell, MA. There are 7 other public schools located in Highlands.
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