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#2845 of 3,441 schools in OH

Elyria High School

High School · Elyria City Schools · Elyria, OH

An Elyria City Schools high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

601 Middle Ave, Elyria, OH 44035

  • Math 20% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency34% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation5.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$17,206
Chronic Absenteeism44.7%

Students at Elyria High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency20%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 34% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Elyria High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cleveland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,784/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elyria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,362

Median home value

$147,600

Median rent

$871/mo

College educated

16.8%

Homeownership

63.1%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
5.4% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Black River Career Prep High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified2.99–122.7 mi187Compare →
First Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–122.8 mi135Compare →
Lake Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition9.2privateK–123.9 mi389Compare →
Christian Life AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–124.7 mi21Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Elyria City Schools

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#6 of 10
District spending per student
$17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elyria High School is listed in Elyria City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elyria High School

Elyria High School is a public high school in Elyria, OH, part of Elyria City Schools, serving approximately 1,603 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,845 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elyria High School

What grades does Elyria High School serve?

Elyria High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Elyria High School?

Elyria High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,603 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elyria High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Elyria High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elyria High School rank in OH?

Elyria High School ranks #2,845 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Elyria High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Elyria High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Elyria High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elyria High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Elyria High School a charter school?

No, Elyria High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elyria High School a Title I school?

No, Elyria High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elyria High School?

75.1% of students at Elyria High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,603
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
114
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Lorain County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.7%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 44035)
62,024
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
40.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44035; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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