For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,905 students in Lowell, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lowell, MA are The Career Academy, Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School and Leblanc Therapeutic Day School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowell, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Lowell have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Lowell, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lowell High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lowell, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
The Career Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Smith Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 970-3318
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 970-3318
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67 Middle Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 656-3165
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 656-3165
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
58 Sycamore Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 970-5467
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 970-5467
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #44.
Lowell High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Father Morrissette Boulevar
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8900
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 3,402 students
Rank: #55.
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1857 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 458-1399
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 458-1399
Grades: K-12
| 1,211 students
Rank: #66.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Lowell, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
43 Highland Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7675
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7675
Grades: 5-8
| 554 students
Mcdonough City Magnet School (Closed 2006)
Magnet School
43 French Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 441-3707
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 441-3707
Grades: K-8
| 326 students
115 Sixth Street
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-7646
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-7646
Grades: K-4
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lowell, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lowell, MA include The Career Academy, Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School and Leblanc Therapeutic Day School.
How many public high schools are located in Lowell?
6 public high schools are located in Lowell.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowell?
Lowell public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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