Lowell High School
50 Father Morrissette Blvd., Lowell, Massachusetts | (978) 937-8900
(978) 937-8900
#9,144 in National Rankings
Overall Score 48.21/100
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
3,142
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Overview of Lowell High School
Lowell High School is ranked 251st within Massachusetts. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Lowell High School is 20%. The total minority enrollment is 81%. Lowell High School is 1 of 3 high schools in the Lowell.
Lowell High School 2024 Rankings
Lowell High School is ranked #9,144 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
SCORECARD
Took at Least One AP® Exam
20%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
12%Mathematics Proficiency
32%Reading Proficiency
44%Science Proficiency
35%Graduation Rate
80%
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How Lowell High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 351 schools ranked in Massachusetts.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #8,436 | #276 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #6,932 (tie) | #259 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #13,409 (tie) | #267 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #4,552 (tie) | #91 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #15,661 (tie) | #320 (tie) |
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Students/Teachers at Lowell High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
3,142
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
81.4%
Minority Enrollment
81.4%
Minority Enrollment
39.3%
Hispanic
29.0%
Asian
18.4%
White
9.3%
Black
3.7%
Two or More Races
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native are not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
N/A
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
N/A
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
N/A
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
231
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Test Scores at Lowell High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
14.1/100
Subject Proficiency:
Massachusetts administered the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
32
32
50
44
44
60
35
35
50
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System
24.0%
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Somewhat Above Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
27.7%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
52.2%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
-11.7%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
54.8%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP®
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
20%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
12%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
58%
Exam Pass Rate
54%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
80% (well below state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large Suburb
Charter School
No
Magnet School
No
Eligible for Title I Funding
Yes
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
3
Total Students
3,288
College Readiness (district average)
4.7
Proficient in Reading (district average)
44%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
32%
Proficient in Science (district average)
35%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
50 Father Morrissette Blvd.
Lowell, Massachusetts 1852
#9,144 in National Rankings
#251 in Massachusetts High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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