High Schools in Lowell

The Lowell school district in Massachusetts is home to three high schools: Lowell High, The Career Academy, and Leblanc Therapeutic Day School. While Lowell High is the largest with over 3,000 students, the smaller specialized schools, The Career Academy and Leblanc Therapeutic Day School, face unique challenges in terms of academic performance and student outcomes.

Lowell High stands out as the highest-performing of the three, with proficiency rates in 10th grade English Language Arts, Math, and Science that, while below state averages, are significantly higher than the other two schools. However, Lowell High still struggles with a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 75.3% and a high dropout rate of 13.0%. In contrast, The Career Academy and Leblanc Therapeutic Day School have even lower graduation rates of 63.0% and 57.1%, respectively, and higher dropout rates of 17.4% and 28.6%.

The data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with The Career Academy and Leblanc Therapeutic Day School struggling to achieve even single-digit proficiency rates in core subjects. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific challenges faced by these smaller, specialized schools. Additionally, the high spending per student at Leblanc Therapeutic Day School ($36,772) compared to the other schools highlights the significant resources required to provide specialized services and support for students with unique needs.