Lorain City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,935 students in Lorain City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Lorain City School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Lorain City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 71% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.52
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,659 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
7%
# Black Students
1,504 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
26%
17%
# White Students
1,207 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
20%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
544 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
313
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
421
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
483
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
378
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
394
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
425
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
388
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
429
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
419
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
443
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
463
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
472
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
544
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
363
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,659 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,922 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Lorain City School District?
Lorain City School District manages 16 public schools serving 5,935 students.
What is the rank of Lorain City School District?
Lorain City School District is ranked #777 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lorain City School District?
45% of Lorain City School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lorain City School District?
Lorain City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Lorain City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,922 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 16 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,935 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50% in OH)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
