Enrollment
1,058
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262205005926
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lowell Senior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lowell Senior High School
Lowell Senior High School is a large high school in Lowell, Michigan, enrolling 1,058 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.2% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,058 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 214 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #100.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lowell's high schools, it stands alongside Unity Alternative School (19 students): Lowell Senior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 19:1).
Lowell Area Schools also operates Lowell Middle School (790 students) and Cherry Creek Elementary School (485 students) alongside Lowell Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lowell Senior High School compares
Lowell Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowell Area Schools, which includes Lowell Senior High School.
$12,374
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 59.6%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,058 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lowell Senior High School a good school?
Lowell Senior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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