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Lowell High School

#1 in Best Magnet High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 922 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Lowell High School is a top rated, public, magnet school located in San Francisco, CA. It has 2,720 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. According to state test scores, 88% of students are at least proficient in math and 94% in reading.
    Address
    1101 Eucalyptus Dr.
    San Francisco, CA 94132
    Telephone
    (415) 759-2730
    Website
    beta.sfusd.edu/school/lowell-high-school
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    Lowell High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    94%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    88%
    Average Graduation Rate
    98%
    Average SAT
    1340
    1,067 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    303 responses
    AP Enrollment
    41%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      D
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      D-
    Median Household Income
    $73,920
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $2,150
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $570,968
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    94%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.93 responses
    Poll
    81%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.93 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 321 responses
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    • Kermesse
      17%
    • Co-curricular Day
      16%
    • Winterfaire
      15%
    • Talent show
      12%
    • Spirt Week
      10%
    • Rallies
      9%
    • Social science department dance
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,720
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    38%
    97%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.103 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.103 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.103 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    22:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $68,439
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    7.2%
    58%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.128 responses
    62%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.128 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.128 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $16,195/ year
    National
    $12,239
    93%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.138 responses
    49%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.138 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.138 responses
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    Lowell is definitely a high performing school that excels on multiple aspects. Lowell has been named a California Distinguised School and National Blue Ribbon school multiple times. Academics are definitely challenging with many teachers that are knowledgeable and passionate about the subjects they teach, and a large variety of AP and language courses are offered. Lowell sports dominate in San Francisco and we have won many city and state championships. Our arts department is vibrant and healthy with a stellar jounalism team. However, with this great acclaim, comes great rivalry and competitiveness between students. Many students measure their worth with their crazy high GPA's, numbers of AP's they took, and the colleges they've been accepted to. Lowell is a very well rounded school, but I would only recommend it to students who can deal with the high stress and pressure that comes along with attending here.
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    My fellow students are engaged and apply themselves in academics, clubs, social engagements, sports, and in all aspects of school. Because of this attitude, there is very few discipline or bullying issues. I also love picking my own classes and teachers starting in the sophomore year. As I have done this for the last 5 semesters, I am ready to create my own schedule in college. The number of clubs, sports and other extra curricular activities to choose from is vast. One will find something of interest them here. Major thing that Lowell can benefit from is more racial diversity. There is social economic diversity but not racial diversity.
    My fellow students are engaged and apply themselves in academics, clubs, social engagements, sports, and in all aspects of school. Because of this attitude, there is very few discipline or bullying issues. I also love picking my own classes and teachers starting in the sophomore year. As I have done this for the last 5 semesters, I am ready to create my own schedule in college. The number of clubs, sports and other extra curricular activities to choose from is vast. One will find something of interest them here. Major thing that Lowell can benefit from is more racial diversity. There is social economic diversity but not racial diversity.