Serving 1,050 students in grades 9-12, Lowell Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,050 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lowell Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lowell Senior High School's student population of 1,050 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,050 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Lowell Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowell Senior High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#314 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowell Senior High School's ranking?
Lowell Senior High School is ranked #314 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lowell Senior High School often compared to?
Lowell Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Grand Rapids High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lowell Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lowell Senior High School is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lowell Senior High School?
1,050 students attend Lowell Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lowell Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowell Senior High School?
Lowell Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lowell Senior High School offer ?
Lowell Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lowell Senior High School part of?
Lowell Senior High School is part of Lowell Area Schools School District.
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