How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC | Lowell High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Francisco, CA | San Francisco, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 555 | 2,571 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 23.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.6% | 32.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC | Lowell High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,074 | $27,074 |
| District | San Francisco Unified | San Francisco Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC | Lowell High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.0% | 15.5% |
| African American | 19.1% | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.9% | 17.2% |
| Asian | 28.3% | 52.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 15.7% | 12.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC | Lowell High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 26 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 351.3:1 | 510.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 71.2% | 9.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.