For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,973 students in Lowell, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lowell, MA are The Career Academy, Leblanc Therapeutic Day School and Lowell High 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 25% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), 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 74%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lowell High School, with 75% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lowell, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
58 Sycamore Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 970-5467
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 970-5467
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Lowell High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Father Morrissette Boulevar
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8900
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 3,446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
67 Middle Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 656-3165
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 656-3165
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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, Leblanc Therapeutic Day School and Lowell High 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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