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Lowell High School

1101 Eucalyptus Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94132

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Top 5%

Tel: (415) 759-2730

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Lowell High School serves 2,786 students in grades 9-12.

Lowell High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,786 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 92% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lowell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Lowell High School's student population of 2,786 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 113 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2019

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

2,786 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

113 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Lowell High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Lowell High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#116 out of 9659 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

83%

40%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

92%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

25:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

57%

12%

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Hispanic

12%

56%

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Black

White

18%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

11%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.62

0.63

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Graduation Rate

≥99%

84%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

27%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

San Francisco Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lowell High School's ranking?

Lowell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Lowell High School?

The graduation rate of Lowell High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.

How many students attend Lowell High School?

2,786 students attend Lowell High School.

What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?

57% of Lowell High School students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowell High School?

Lowell High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Lowell High School offer ?

Lowell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,786 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 92% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education