According to California s School Dashboard, about 50% of the students at Lowell are Asian, 18% are white, 12% are Latino, and 2% are African American.
But, there are ongoing questions and concerns about whether moving Lowell to the lottery system will end or address racism at the school.
VIDEO: Emotional public response to resolution to permanently end merit-based admission at Lowell High
At Tuesday s Board of Education meeting, both supporters and critics of the resolution were emotional about the need to end racism at the school.
Commissioner Boggess, like many people during public comment wanted to delay the vote, but other board and community members felt the issue of equity and the safety of black students at the school has been delayed long enough.