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Lowell High

San Francisco, CA

Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

567 students tested

87.0% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 84.5% did.

  • Exceeded55.2%
  • Met31.8%
  • Nearly met8.8%
  • Not met4.2%

Math

583 students tested

71.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 66.3% did.

  • Exceeded45.6%
  • Met25.7%
  • Nearly met13.9%
  • Not met14.8%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

0.2% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year2,5942,596
Suspended in or out of school0.5% · 130.2% · 4
Suspensions135
Violence with injury11
Violence without injury64
Weapons00
Drugs60
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall2,5032,467
Suspended out of school0.3% · 70.6% · 16
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

11.1% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted2,5432,572
Chronically absent11.4% · 28911.1% · 286

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

2,540 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino17.6%
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White16.1%
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Black or African American2.6%
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Asian52.4%
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Two or More Races10.9%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
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Teaching Approach

Updated 7mo ago

Lowell High describes its educational philosophy as a college-preparatory approach that emphasizes strong intellectual and aesthetic values while also fostering self-discipline and individual decision-making. The school presents learning as rigorous, sequential, and aligned to academic standards, while aiming to prepare students for their next step in life. It also frames teaching within a commitment to equity, integration, and cultural and social diversity as enriching parts of students’ education.

Public school directory

NCES ID 063441005643

District
San Francisco Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
2,540 students
Teachers (FTE)
128.5

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