Lowell Junior/Senior High School is a public junior/senior high school in Lowell, Oregon, United States. It serves grades 7-12.
Serving 178 students in grades 7-12, Lowell Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lowell Junior/Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering an area of approximately 323.3 square miles in Lowell, OR. Families can expect a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.4 miles to the nearest zone edge and a maximum reach of 27 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lowell Junior/senior High School's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
178 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lowell Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowell Junior/senior High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1077 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
Devil
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowell Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Lowell Junior/senior High School is ranked #1077 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lowell Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lowell Junior/senior High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Lowell Junior/senior High School?
178 students attend Lowell Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lowell Junior/senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowell Junior/senior High School?
Lowell Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lowell Junior/senior High School offer ?
Lowell Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lowell Junior/senior High School part of?
Lowell Junior/senior High School is part of Lowell SD 71 School District.
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