- Enrollment
- 2,074
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Francisco, CA
Lowell High
Federal NCES profile for Lowell High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063441005643
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowell High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #9 of 21
- high schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowell High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell High ranks #9 of 21 high schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063441005643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-92 students YoY
Lowell High held near 2,540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-92 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 110.9 → 128.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-92 students YoY 063441005643 · San Francisco, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,571 enr · 23.4:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln (Abraham) High (2,074 students)
Lowell High held near 2,540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-92 headcount). Teacher FTE added 110.9 → 128.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lowell High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lowell High
2,571 students
- Lincoln (Abrah
Lincoln (Abraham) High
2,074 students
- Washington (Ge
Washington (George) High
2,068 students
- Galileo High
Galileo High
1,750 students
- Balboa High
Balboa High
1,238 students
- Giannini (a.P.
Giannini (a.P.) Middle
1,183 students
What this shows Lowell High reports 2,571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowell High compares
Lowell High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,571 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,571
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,880
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
White 15.5%
Two or More 12.3%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Lowell High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Francisco Unified reports $22,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowell High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln (Abraham) High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington (George) High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Galileo High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Balboa High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Giannini (a.P.) Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowell High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,068
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in San Francisco
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff's)
Standard public school
3,447 students 61.6:1 students per teacher
Lincoln (Abraham) High
Standard public school
2,074 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Washington (George) High
Standard public school
2,068 students 24:1 students per teacher
Galileo High
Standard public school
1,750 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Balboa High
Standard public school
1,238 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High
Standard public school
1,047 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowell High
How many students attend Lowell High?
Lowell High has 2,571 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,632 (2022-23) → 2,540 (2023-24), nearly flat (-92).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell High is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lowell High?
32.1% of students at Lowell High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowell High?
The largest demographic group at Lowell High is Asian at 52.4% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowell High?
Lowell High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lowell High rank among high schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell High ranks #9 of 21 high schools in San Francisco, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Francisco on the city page.
What other schools are in San Francisco Unified?
Besides Lowell High, San Francisco Unified also operates Lincoln (Abraham) High (2,074 students), Washington (George) High (2,068 students), and Galileo High (1,750 students). See the San Francisco Unified district page for the complete list.