Below Average
#2849 of 3,441 schools in OH
Lorain High School
High School · Lorain City · Lorain, OH
A Lorain City high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2600 Ashland Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 34% proficient (2021)
- 74.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lorain High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 26% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (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).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,146/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lorain), 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
$42,298
Median home value
$104,000
Median rent
$840/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
52.7%
Poverty rate
30.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New BeginningsEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Horizon Science Academy LorainCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 815 | Compare → |
| Lorain Preparatory High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 1.5 mi | 119 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lorain City
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #9 of 15
- District spending per student
- $19,864NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lorain High School is listed in Lorain City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lorain High School
Lorain High School is a public high school in Lorain, OH, part of Lorain City, serving approximately 1,784 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,849 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lorain High School
What grades does Lorain High School serve?
Lorain High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lorain High School?
Lorain High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,784 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lorain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lorain High School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lorain High School rank in OH?
Lorain High School ranks #2,849 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Lorain High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lorain 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 Lorain High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lorain High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Lorain High School a charter school?
No, Lorain High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lorain High School a Title I school?
No, Lorain High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lorain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.9%
- Phone
- (440) 282-9191
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.0%
- Area population (ZIP 44052)
- 28,067
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
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 44052; 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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