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Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell Public Schools by the Numbers
A snapshot of one of the largest and most diverse districts in Massachusetts. Detailed figures come from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
District Snapshot
District Overview
| District | Lowell Public Schools |
| Grades | PreK–12 |
| Schools | 24 |
| High school | Lowell High School (9–12) |
Student Population
Lowell’s students are among the most diverse in the Commonwealth, reflecting the city’s immigrant history. A large share are multilingual learners and a majority are classified by the state as “high needs.” For the precise current breakdown by race, ethnicity, first language, and selected populations, see the DESE district profile.
| Detailed enrollment by race/ethnicity | [VERIFY — DESE] |
| % English learners / % high needs | [VERIFY — DESE] |
Academic Performance & Context
State assessment results (MCAS), graduation rates, and accountability information for Lowell Public Schools are published and updated annually by DESE. Because these figures change each year, this guide links directly to the live state profile rather than reprinting numbers that quickly go stale.
Sources
MA DESE — Lowell Public Schools Student Profile (code 01600000). Accessed 2026.