LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL

Lowell High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lowell school district, located in Lowell, MA with about 3,154 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 213 teachers, Lowell High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 on Father Morrissette Boulevard in Lowell, Massachusetts, is a historic and expansive public secondary school that serves as the flagship high school for the Lowell Public Schools district. Founded in 1831, it holds the distinction of being the oldest public high school in the United States that has been in continuous operation. The school is known for its deep connection to the city’s industrial roots and its commitment to providing a comprehensive education to a highly diverse student body, reflecting the multicultural heritage of the Lowell community.

The school offers a broad range of academic programming, including an extensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, vocational-technical pathways, and a wide array of extracurricular activities, such as competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs. Lowell High is housed on a large, multi-building campus in the heart of downtown, and it is currently undergoing significant modernization efforts, including the construction of a major new facility designed to better support 21st-century learning environments while preserving the school’s long-standing academic tradition.

For more information, contact Lowell High at (978) 937-8900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.