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School Code: 35030205

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District)

Lowell, located about 25 miles northwest of Boston along the Merrimack River, is a historic mill city known as the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. Once home to the nation's largest textile manufacturing center in the 19th century, the city's historic canal system and brick mill buildings now house museums, artists' studios, and the Lowell National Historical Park. Today, Lowell is one of Massachusetts' most diverse cities, with vibrant Cambodian, Latino, and African immigrant communities contributing to its multicultural character.
State Rankings
#275
Overall Rank
#290
SAT Total
#215
ELA MCAS
#305
Math MCAS
#261
AP Success
#314
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score-110
943
Reading/Writing-30
487
Math-80
456
Tests Taken
77
Score Composition
R/W: 487
Math: 456

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-443%(Rank #215)
Mathematics-915%(Rank #305)
Science-1520%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
492
Math
482
Science
481
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 32.0th · Math: 16.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 58.0 · Math: 59.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
58
Tests Taken
110
Passing Rate (3-5)+16.4
46.4%
AP Success Rank: #261
Score Distribution
1.8%
Score 5
12.7%
Score 4
31.8%
Score 3
31.8%
Score 2
21.8%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 53.6%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
23%
24%
28%
19%
White: 23%
Asian: 24.1%
Hispanic/Latino: 27.7%
Black/African American: 19.3%
Multi-Race: 3.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Gender
53.7% Female
46.3% Male

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs79.2% (954)
Low Income63% (759)
English Learners28.7% (346)
First Language Not English50.8% (612)
Key Indicators
High Needs
79.2%
Low Income
63%

Graduation Rate

75.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate
State Ranking
#314
Cohort Size
29
Dropped Out: 20.7%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+1.2
94.7%
Chronically Absent-8.1
13.3%
Avg. Absences per Student9.3
Discipline
In-School Suspension6.2%
Out-of-School Suspension2.6%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
84%
Based on 81 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
58.3%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course

Historical Trends

Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score-110
943
20222025
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-4
43
20212025
Math MCAS (M+E %)-9
15
20212025
Graduation Rate
75.9
20232024
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+16.4
46.4
20222025
Attendance Rate+1.2
94.7
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-8.1
13.3
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment
72.9
20232025

Post-Graduation Outcomes

72.9%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
4.2%
4-Year Private College
33.3%
4-Year Public College
2.1%
2-Year Private College
33.3%
2-Year Public College
10.4%
Work
4.2%
Military
12.5%
Other
Based on 48 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)113.7
Student/Teacher Ratio10.7 to 1
Teachers Licensed71.1%
Experienced Teachers19.5%
Teaching In-Field51.7%
Quick Facts
School Code: 35030205
Class Size Indicator: 10.7 to 1

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