Lorain High School

www.lorainschools.org

1,722 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lorain High School, located at 2600 Ashland Ave in Lorain, Ohio, serves as the flagship secondary educational institution for the Lorain City School District. The school is known for its modern facility and commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience. It offers a diverse curriculum that includes traditional college-preparatory coursework, career-technical education (CTE) programs, and various Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Lorain High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through an extensive extracurricular program. The school supports a wide array of athletic teams, competitive arts programs, and various student-led clubs that encourage community involvement and leadership development. As the primary high school for the district, it serves as a central hub for the community, reflecting the cultural diversity of the Lorain area and striving to foster an inclusive environment that promotes academic success and personal growth for all its students.

1,722

Total Students

95.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lorain High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	369
Hispanic	791
Black	430
Asian	6
Two or More	124
American Indian	2

Hispanic
791 (45.9 %)
Black
430 (25.0 %)
White
369 (21.4 %)
Two or More
124 (7.2 %)
Asian
6 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lorain City
Phone:	(440)282-9191
Website:	http://www.lorainschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,722
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 453

Grade 10 439

Grade 11 497

Grade 12 333