The Career Academy

Public 9-12

 125 Smith Street
       Lowell, MA  01851


(978) 970-3318

District: Lowell

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,158 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  88

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.8%
White:
21.6%
Asian:
17.0%
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Performance Trends
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Compare Details The Career Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.28. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of The Career Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at The Career Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.8%), White (21.6%), Asian (17%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Career Academy is 8.3. 1 high schools in the Lowell School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare The Career Academy employs 10.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Career Academy is $17,158. 1 high schools in the Lowell School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

The Career Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lowell:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowell 302nd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Career Academy

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Rank History for all students at The Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 0.28 351st 351 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at The Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.06 344th 344 0.0%
2019 0.83 348th 348 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 0.82 330th 330 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for The Career Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 29 11 17 58 0 0 4 0 119
2018 27 11 17 53 0 0 5 0 113
2019 28 12 18 55 0 0 5 0 118
2020 20 7 15 46 0 0 3 0 91
2021 20 4 20 45 0 0 5 0 94
2022 20 6 21 43 0 0 7 0 97
2023 19 12 15 35 0 0 7 0 88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Career Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 119 9.6 12.3 n/a
2018 113 9.3 12.0 n/a
2019 118 10.2 11.5 n/a
2020 91 10.0 9.1 n/a
2021 94 9.9 9.4 n/a
2022 97 9.8 9.8 n/a
2023 88 10.5 8.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio The Career Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 119 9.6 12.3 n/a
2018 113 9.3 12.0 n/a
2019 118 10.2 11.5 n/a
2020 91 10.0 9.1 n/a
2021 94 9.9 9.4 n/a
2022 97 9.8 9.8 n/a
2023 88 10.5 8.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for The Career Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,866 (23.0%) $12,978 (77.0%) $16,845
2020 $1,192 (6.9%) $16,127 (93.1%) $17,319
2021 $1,218 (7.1%) $15,940 (92.9%) $17,158

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Career Academy

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (The Career Academy)07.7
 7.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell)4640.5
 5.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (The Career Academy)07.7
 7.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Lowell)4227.9
 14.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11888
 25.4%
African American1212
American Indian00
Asian1815
 16.7%
Hispanic5535
 36.4%
Pacific Islander00
White2819
 32.1%
Two or More Races57
 40%


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Frequently Asked Questions about The Career Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 88 students attended The Career Academy.

Students at The Career Academy are 40% Hispanic, 22% White, 17% Asian, 14% African American, 8% Two or more races.


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