Serving 3,446 students in grades 9-12, Lowell High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lowell High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Lowell, MA school district, covering approximately 14.5 square miles. Most areas within this zone are about a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge located 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lowell High School's student population of 3,446 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 232 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
3,446 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
232 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1831
School Rankings
Lowell High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowell High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1022 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
28%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowell High School's ranking?
Lowell High School is ranked #1022 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Lowell High School often compared to?
Lowell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lowell High School?
The graduation rate of Lowell High School is 75%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Lowell High School?
3,446 students attend Lowell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lowell High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowell High School?
Lowell High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lowell High School offer ?
Lowell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lowell High School part of?
Lowell High School is part of Lowell School District.
In what neighborhood is Lowell High School located?
Lowell High School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Lowell, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.
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