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Lowell Catholic: Lowell Catholic High School; gym and main building viewed from north; Lowell, MA; 2011-09-11
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Catholic high school

Lowell Catholic

  • LocationLowell, MA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 705 students
Official website

Lowell Catholic is a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School within the Archdiocese of Boston, located at 530 Stevens Street in Lowell, Massachusetts. Its spiritual life page describes a daily opening prayer, school Masses, retreats for each high school grade, and a Community Service Learning program.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Lowell Catholic, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Patrick's Parish: 1.5 mi1Franco American Grotto: 1.7 mi2St. Joseph the Worker Shrine: 1.8 mi3Saint Rita Parish: 1.9 mi4Saint Marys Church: 2.1 mi5Holy Family Parish: 2.2 mi6Campus Ministry: 0.0 miLowell Catholic (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Patrick's Parish — 1.5 mi · 282 Suffolk Street
  2. Franco American Grotto — 1.7 mi
  3. St. Joseph the Worker Shrine — 1.8 mi · 37 Lee Street, Lowell
  4. Saint Rita Parish — 1.9 mi · 158 Mammoth Road, Lowell
  5. Saint Marys Church — 2.1 mi · 25 North Road
  6. Holy Family Parish — 2.2 mi · 30 Grafton Street, Lowell

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

43 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (School Masses are confirmed (the choir sings at school Masses); no page states how often they are held.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life - Lowell Catholiclowellcatholic.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is a central part of school life, bringing students, faculty, and staff together in prayer, worship, and reflection.”
      Mass is part of school life; the page does not state a frequency.
    2. Clubs/Co-Curriculars - Lowell Catholiclowellcatholic.org/student-life/clubsco-curriculars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join us to sing and perform during school Masses.”
      The choir sings at school Masses.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (The school calendar lists one student adoration, Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:15 AM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. View All Events - Lowell Catholiclowellcatholic.org/all-events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grs 7-12 Adoration”
      The school calendar lists a student adoration on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:15 AM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life - Lowell Catholiclowellcatholic.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is a central part of school life, bringing students, faculty, and staff together in prayer, worship, and reflection.”
      Mass is part of school life; the page does not state a frequency.
    2. Clubs/Co-Curriculars - Lowell Catholiclowellcatholic.org/student-life/clubsco-curriculars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join us to sing and perform during school Masses.”
      The choir sings at school Masses.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The spiritual life page lists Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Lowell Catholiclowellcatholic.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students participate in grade-level retreats throughout their time at Lowell Catholic, including Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Retreats.”
      Students in every high school grade attend a retreat.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Lowell Catholiclowellcatholic.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each school day begins with prayer, providing a shared moment to pause, reflect, and center ourselves in faith.”
      Each school day begins with a shared prayer.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school reports a student service trip to Peru over April break, with two days of hands-on service.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Serving with Spirit in Peru | Lowell Catholic Newslowellcatholic.org/crusader-news/news-details/~board/high-school-news/post/serving-with-spirit-in-peri · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “They also dedicated two days to hands-on service, partnering with a local community on projects supporting economic sustainability, agriculture, and access to education.”
      Students took a service trip to Peru over April break with two days of hands-on service.
    2. Spiritual Life - Lowell Catholiclowellcatholic.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students in grades 7–12 participate in Lowell Catholic's Community Service Learning Program”
      Students in grades 7-12 take part in the Community Service Learning program.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Students in every high school grade attend a retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Lowell Catholiclowellcatholic.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students participate in grade-level retreats throughout their time at Lowell Catholic, including Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Retreats.”
      Students in every high school grade attend a retreat.
  • Each school day begins with a shared prayer.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Lowell Catholiclowellcatholic.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each school day begins with prayer, providing a shared moment to pause, reflect, and center ourselves in faith.”
      Each school day begins with a shared prayer.
  • Students take part in a service trip abroad and in the Community Service Learning program.
    Sources (2)
    1. Serving with Spirit in Peru | Lowell Catholic Newslowellcatholic.org/crusader-news/news-details/~board/high-school-news/post/serving-with-spirit-in-peri · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “They also dedicated two days to hands-on service, partnering with a local community on projects supporting economic sustainability, agriculture, and access to education.”
      Students took a service trip to Peru over April break with two days of hands-on service.
    2. Spiritual Life - Lowell Catholiclowellcatholic.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students in grades 7–12 participate in Lowell Catholic's Community Service Learning Program”
      Students in grades 7-12 take part in the Community Service Learning program.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry

  • Address: 530 Stevens Street, Lowell, MA 01851
  • Location: On campus

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Source: lowellcatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, lowellcatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 4 location not published

Service 2

  • Peru service tripOff campus
    April break
    Sixteen students traveled to Peru and spent two days in hands-on service with a local community.
    lowellcatholic.org
  • Community Service Learning (CSL) Program
    Service program for students in grades 7-12, described as connecting learning with action.
    lowellcatholic.org

Faith formation 1

  • Walking School RosaryOn campus
    7:15 AM; calendar entries on October 1 and October 8, 2026
    A morning rosary for grades 7-12, listed by Campus Ministry on the school calendar.
    lowellcatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • School choirOn campus
    Open to all students; sings and performs during school Masses.
    lowellcatholic.org
  • Student adoration
    Friday, October 9, 2026, 7:15 AM (calendar entry)
    Adoration for grades 7-12 listed on the school calendar.
    lowellcatholic.org

Retreats 2

  • Grade-level retreats
    Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior retreats for high school students.
    lowellcatholic.org
  • Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools (XBSS) Retreat and Crusaders in Action (CIA)
    Leadership programs described on the spiritual life page as opportunities to lead with integrity and serve others.
    lowellcatholic.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Spiritual Life - Lowell Catholiclowellcatholic.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Each school day begins with prayer, providing a shared moment to pause, reflect, and center ourselves in faith.”
    Each school day begins with a shared prayer.
  2. Campus - Lowell Catholiclowellcatholic.org/about/campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Legacy Hall is where you will find classrooms for grades 9-12, the Admissions Department, Finance Department, Nurse's Office as well as Campus Ministry.”
    Campus Ministry is located in Legacy Hall on the Lowell Catholic campus.
    “Legacy Hall is where you will find classrooms for grades 9-12, the Admissions Department, Finance Department, Nurse's Office as well as Campus Ministry.”
    Campus Ministry is located in Legacy Hall on the Lowell Catholic campus.
  3. Home - Lowell Catholiclowellcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Lowell Catholic 530 Stevens Street Lowell MA 01851”
    The school's address is 530 Stevens Street, Lowell, MA 01851.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
55 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.4 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseArchdiocese of Boston, MA
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)705
Students in grades 9–12305
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges80%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Boston

The Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, Archbishop of Boston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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