High Schools in Lowell Area Schools

The Lowell Area Schools district in Michigan is home to two high schools: Lowell Senior High School and Unity Alternative School. While Lowell Senior High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Michigan, with excellent graduation rates and academic performance, Unity Alternative School struggles in several areas, including lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism.

Lowell Senior High School has been ranked among the top 52-84 high schools in Michigan over the past three school years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in two of those years. The school boasts a 98.5% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average, and a low dropout rate of 1.1%. Academically, Lowell Senior High School outperforms the district and state averages in proficiency rates for M-Step and SAT assessments across various subjects.

In contrast, Unity Alternative School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a 61.5% four-year graduation rate, a 15.3% dropout rate, and a concerning 70.4% chronic absenteeism rate. While Unity Alternative School spends more per student than Lowell Senior High School, the outcomes do not reflect this additional investment, suggesting the need for further support and interventions to improve student outcomes at the alternative school.