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Lowell Catholic High School

530 Stevens Street, Lowell, MA, 01851-0185 -

School Notes Overview:

Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and a member of the Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School Network, Lowell Catholic High School is a co-educational, college preparatory school that provides a challenging curriculum that leads to academic excellence and is Commited to providing a Catholic education to its students. Lowell Catholic offers an intimate community that excels in academics, service, numerous competitive sports and fulfilling extra-curricular activities. Carrying on the proud tradition of its legacy schools, Lowell Catholic values educating the whole person and features a culture of learning in a small, private high school environment. Lowell Catholic challenges its students to: excel academically and hold learning in high esteem; prepare for productive lives in their future communities; and embrace Jesus' message to love God, our neighbors and ourselves....

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School Overview:

	Lowell Catholic High School
School Membership(s)	New England Association of Schools and Colleges Xaverian Brothers School Sponsorship National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded	1989
County	Middlesex County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	368 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	29%	21%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 95 students
	Grade 10 - 94 students
	Grade 11 - 95 students
	Grade 12 - 84 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	38 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	74%
Average Class Size	18
Number of AP Courses	7
	Advanced Courses
	Biology	Calculus AB
	Calculus BC	English Literature
	Psychology	Statistics
	U.S. History
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:13	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$8,300
% on Financial Aid	56%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$1,000
Acceptance Rate	73%
Head of School	Maryellen DeMarco
Admissions Director	Kristina Hills
Admissions Associate	Frances Cahalane
Sport
Total Sports Offered	14
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cheering	Cross Country
	Football	Golf
	Gymnastics	Ice Hockey
	Lacrosse	Soccer
	Softball	Tennis
	Volley Ball	Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	21
	Extracurriculars
	Bowling Club	Campus Ministry
	Chess Team	Choir
	Crusader Club	Dance
	Drama	Literary Magazine
	Math League	Mock Trial
	Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)	National Art Honor Society
	National Honor Society	Newspaper
	Peer Mediator	Ping Pong Club
	Prom Committee	Recycling Club
	Ski & Snowboarding Club	Student Council
	Yearbook

School Notes:

A Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School
Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Facilities include a 500 seat gym, weight room, science and computer labs, and a 200 seat lecture hall
The ratio of students to computers is 3:1
All students will have completed at least 70 hours of community service before graduation
Over 70% of students are involved in extra-curricular activities
Over 40 different languages are spoken in the homes of Lowell Catholic students
Over 95% of graduates go on to higher education
The Class of 2008 earned over $2.6 million in university and college scholarships
Lowell Catholic High School is the most affordable private high school in the Merrimack Valley
Profile last updated: 08/12/2009

In the News:

War hero runs into coaching (Lowell Sun)
posted on September 22, 2009 at 11:00:26 am
LOWELL -- It took a few moments, but Lowell Catholic High School athletic director Mickey Sullivan realized the little guy staring across his desk wasn't an everyday assistant cross country coaching applicant.
Remembering a 'giant of a man' in Lowell (Lowell Sun)
posted on July 21, 2009 at 11:02:28 am
LOWELL -- James F. Linnehan, whose practice of law and accounting was known and respected both here in his native city, Boston and Washington, D.C., is being remembered today as a "giant of a man." Linnehan, who was 88, died late yesterday morning at his summer home in Seabrook, N.
New deputy director named (Wilmington Advocate)
posted on July 17, 2009 at 11:23:41 am
The Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF), which serves Tewksbury and Wilmington, announced this week the appointment of Jocelyn Mendonsa to the position of deputy director of programs and services.
Peter Trearchis Dracut High School (Lowell Sun)
posted on June 28, 2009 at 11:04:26 am
Age: 18 Plans for fall: University of Massachusetts Lowell Favorite subject: AP U.S. history Hardest subject: AP Calculus AB Best study tip: Study for a few hours by looking at your notes, textbook, and past tests and quizzes.
Gracious Franco-American of Year 'stunned' (Lowell Sun)
posted on June 25, 2009 at 11:18:59 am
LOWELL -- Normand R. Gauthier was caught off-guard Sunday when his name was called as the Franco-American of the Year. He was doling out doughnuts at the annual pancake breakfast following the opening Mass for Franco-American Week, when his friend Dr.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (01851)	School Zip (01851)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	29,631 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	26%	43%
Population Average Age	30 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.9 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$42,081	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	69 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	44% / 56%	58% / 42%