LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL
Lowell High is a public high school that is part of the San Francisco Unified school district, located in San Francisco, CA with about 2,731 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 125 teachers, Lowell High has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lowell High School, located in the Merced Manor neighborhood of San Francisco, is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious and academically rigorous public high schools in the United States. As a selective-admission magnet school within the San Francisco Unified School District, it consistently ranks among the top schools in California for its high standardized test scores, advanced curriculum, and impressive college matriculation rates. The school has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, often serving as a primary feeder for top-tier universities, including the University of California system and various Ivy League institutions.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Lowell is known for its diverse and highly active student body. The school offers a vast array of extracurricular opportunities, including award-winning competitive athletics, a robust performing arts program, and numerous student-led clubs that cater to a wide range of interests and social causes. While its competitive environment and high expectations are defining features of the Lowell experience, the school remains a pillar of San Francisco’s public education system, continuing a legacy of tradition and achievement that dates back to its founding in 1856.
For more information, contact Lowell High at (415) 759-2730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Francisco, CA 94132-1401
(415) 759-2730
LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in San Francisco, CA with about 2,731 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- San Francisco Unified
- Total Students:
- 2,731
- Teachers:
- 125.57
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,731 students
- Asian
- 61.2%
- White
- 17.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.5%
- Two or more races
- 8.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 57.0%
- Male
- 43.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.