- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lowell, MA
Lowell High
Federal NCES profile for Lowell High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250702001041
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowell High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 3,446
- students enrolled
Lowell High has class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Lowell, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+235 students YoY
Lowell High grew from 3,167 students in 2022-23 to 3,402 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 231.3 → 234.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+235 students YoY 250702001041 · Lowell, MA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,446 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers Stem Academy (892 students)
Lowell High grew from 3,167 students in 2022-23 to 3,402 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 231.3 → 234.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Lowell High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lowell High
3,446 students
- Rogers Stem Ac 892
Rogers Stem Academy
892 students
- James S Daley 669
James S Daley Middle School
669 students
- Dr an Wang Sch 663
Dr an Wang School
663 students
- James Sullivan 625
James Sullivan Middle School
625 students
- Kathryn P. Sto 613
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School
613 students
What this shows Lowell High reports 3,446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowell High compares
Lowell High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 3,446 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,446
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors14.2 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 281 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
Asian 28.2%
White 17.9%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Lowell High is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
District finance for Lowell reports $22,286 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Stem Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| James S Daley Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr an Wang School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Sullivan Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Lowell
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~3,446 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lowell High
How many students attend Lowell High?
Lowell High has 3,446 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lowell, MA. CCD year-over-year: 3,167 (2022-23) → 3,402 (2023-24), up 235.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell High is 14.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowell High?
The largest demographic group at Lowell High is Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment, in Lowell, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowell High?
Lowell High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lowell High rank among high schools in Lowell?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Lowell, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lowell on the city page.
What other schools are in Lowell?
Besides Lowell High, Lowell also operates Rogers Stem Academy (892 students), James S Daley Middle School (669 students), and Dr an Wang School (663 students). See the Lowell district page for the complete list.