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4.6 avg / 10

Lorain City School District

School District · Lorain, Ohio

Students: 6,058
Teachers (FTE): 394

Avg Rating

4.6

out of 10

Schools

15

10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,864

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.4:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#595 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.6

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,864

+$5,207 vs Ohio median

District size

6,058 students

Much larger than Ohio median

About Lorain City

Lorain City is a Lorain, Ohio school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 6,058 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $19,864 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.6/10, Lorain City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lorain High School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Lorain City students show an average math proficiency of 27.3% and ELA proficiency of 30.8%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Lorain City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 27.3%
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ELA Proficiency 30.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lorain City with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Lorain
Total Enrollment
6,058
Teachers (FTE)
394
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lorain City?

Lorain City has 15 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lorain City?

The average composite rating for Lorain City is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lorain City?

Lorain City spends $19,864 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lorain City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lorain City is 15.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lorain City?

Lorain High School is the highest-rated school in Lorain City with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Lorain City?

Across schools in Lorain City with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lorain City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Lorain City has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.6/10
Math Proficiency
27.3%
ELA Proficiency
30.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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