Lowell High School, or LHS is a four-year public high school located in Lowell, Indiana. Lowell is a part of the Tri-Creek School Corporation.
Serving 985 students in grades 9-12, Lowell Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 985 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lowell Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lowell Senior High School's student population of 985 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
985 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1892
Colors
Black, Red
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Great Schools, Great Community. Tri-Creek Proud!
School Rankings
Lowell Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowell Senior High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowell Senior High School's ranking?
Lowell Senior High School is ranked #750 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lowell Senior High School often compared to?
Lowell Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crown Point High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lowell Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lowell Senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lowell Senior High School?
985 students attend Lowell Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lowell Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowell Senior High School?
Lowell Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lowell Senior High School offer ?
Lowell Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lowell Senior High School part of?
Lowell Senior High School is part of Tri-Creek School Corporation School District.
School Calendar
View the Lowell Senior High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
NO SCHOOL - FALL BREAK
October 20, 2025 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL -- Fall Break
October 20, 2025 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL -- Fall Break
October 20, 2025 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL -- Fall Break
October 20, 2025 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL -- Fall Break
October 20, 2025 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 3/17/2016
Lowell is a very advanced and privileged school. It is a safe place that encourages students and helps them become successful in their futures. The school offers a lot of advanced course work that other schools may not have.
2 9/26/2007
The superintendent, against the wishes of the teachers, took away the weighted grade average of the honor clases, making it possible for student that majors in woodcraft to have a higher grade point average than the student who majors in science. Check out the stats for the management of the revenue. The school board works for her, not the other way around.
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