For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,214 students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Highlands are The Career Academy and Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 25%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell, with 70-79% 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 the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1857 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 458-1399
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 458-1399
Gr: K-12 | 1,211 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA include The Career Academy and Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell?
the neighborhood of Highlands, 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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