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1101 Eucalyptus Drive, San Francisco, CA 94132-1401
Summary
Lowell High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 99th percentile among comparable California schools.
93.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
87.3% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 93.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 87.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 19/1,596 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 5/1,596 (100th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,571 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,093 (42.5%) |
| English Learners | 68 (2.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Selective |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.4 points from last year and rose 8.9 points over the full period. Math rose 16.0 points from last year and rose 21.0 points over the full period.
•Math +21.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
93.4% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 94% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 62% to 92%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
87.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Lowell High compare within the district?
Lowell High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 21 9–12 schools in San Francisco Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Lowell High rank in California?
Lowell High ranks No. 19 of 1,596 in reading and No. 5 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Lowell High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 18 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 89.6% meet the reading standard and 82.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Lowell High compare with other schools in San Francisco?
Lowell High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 21 9–12 schools in San Francisco with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San FranciscoHow does Lowell High compare with other schools in San Francisco County?
Lowell High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 21 9–12 schools in San Francisco County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Francisco CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell HighThis school | 87.3% | 93.4% |
| Academy (The)- SF @McAteer | 5.0% | 52.6% |
| Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts, A Public School | 54.4% | 84.2% |
