- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lowell, MI
Lowell Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lowell Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262205005926
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowell Senior High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowell Senior High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Senior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lowell, MI.
School address
District: Lowell Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262205005926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Lowell Senior High School held near 1,050 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.7 → 56.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 262205005926 · Lowell, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,058 enr · 18.9:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell Middle School (790 students)
Lowell Senior High School held near 1,050 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.7 → 56.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lowell Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lowell Senior High School
1,058 students
- Lowell Middle
Lowell Middle School
790 students
- Cherry Creek E
Cherry Creek Elementary School
485 students
- Murray Lake El
Murray Lake Elementary
433 students
- Alto Elementar 417
Alto Elementary School
417 students
- Bushnell Eleme 253
Bushnell Elementary School
253 students
What this shows Lowell Senior High School reports 1,058 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowell Senior High School compares
Lowell Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,058
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Lowell Senior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Lowell Area Schools reports $13,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowell Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murray Lake Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alto Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bushnell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowell Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Lowell
1 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 (~1,058 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowell Senior High School
How many students attend Lowell Senior High School?
Lowell Senior High School has 1,058 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lowell, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,099 (2022-23) → 1,050 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Senior High School is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lowell Senior High School?
23.2% of students at Lowell Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowell Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lowell Senior High School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Lowell, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowell Senior High School?
Lowell Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Senior High School rank among public schools in Lowell?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Senior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lowell, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lowell on the city page.
What other schools are in Lowell Area Schools?
Besides Lowell Senior High School, Lowell Area Schools also operates Lowell Middle School (790 students), Cherry Creek Elementary School (485 students), and Murray Lake Elementary (433 students). See the Lowell Area Schools district page for the complete list.