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 981 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 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 981 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Lowell Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Lowell, IN, encompassing approximately 178.7 square miles. Parents can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11 miles away.
- 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 981 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
981 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1892
School Calendar
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 0.31, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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 88.1%.
How many students attend Lowell Senior High School?
981 students attend Lowell Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lowell Senior High School students are White, 14% 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 20:1, 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 Reviews
2 10/10/2025
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.
5 10/10/2025
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.
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