How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lowell High | Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lowell, MA | Lowell, MA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 3,446 | 126 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 18:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lowell High | Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,286 | $24,614 |
| District | Lowell Public Schools | Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter (District) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lowell High | Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.9% | 28.8% |
| African American | 9.2% | 8.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.9% | 52.8% |
| Asian | 28.2% | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 3.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lowell High | Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 37 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 215:1 | 74:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.2% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.