Collegiate Charter School of Lowell

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell
1857 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851
Charter School 1,212 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
The Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (CCSL) is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades K–12. Operating as part of the global SABIS® educational network, the school utilizes a proprietary, highly structured curriculum designed to prepare students for success in college and beyond. Its academic model emphasizes a rigorous, fast-paced approach to learning, focusing heavily on core subjects like mathematics, English, and science, while incorporating frequent assessments to monitor student progress and ensure mastery of the material.

The school is defined by its disciplined, professional environment, which aims to foster strong student performance and character development. By leveraging the SABIS® Point System—a methodology that tracks student understanding in real-time—the school provides targeted support to help learners reach high academic standards. Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, the Collegiate Charter School serves a diverse student body, striving to provide a high-quality, college-preparatory education that emphasizes both intellectual growth and academic accountability.
1,212
Total Students
113.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    336 (27.7%)
  • Asian
    292 (24.1%)
  • White
    279 (23.0%)
  • Black
    234 (19.3%)
  • Two or More
    43 (3.5%)
  • American Indian
    27 (2.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Collegiate Charter School of Lowell
Phone: (978)458-1399
Website: http://collegiatelowell.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 113.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 76
Grade 1 100
Grade 2 115
Grade 3 116
Grade 4 90
Grade 5 100
Grade 6 112
Grade 7 114
Grade 8 108
Grade 9 84
Grade 10 80
Grade 11 67
Grade 12 50
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Lowell
70 Students
60 Carlisle Street
Chelmsford, MA 01851 (3.4 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th
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874 Students
117 Elm St.
Nashua, NH 03060 (9.7 miles away)
Not reported M - M