For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,130 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Downtown are Lowell High School and Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lowell High School, with 75% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowell High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Father Morrissette Boulevar
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8900
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 3,446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
67 Middle Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 656-3165
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 656-3165
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell, MA include Lowell High School and Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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