Summary
Lorain High School is a public high school in Lorain, Ohio, serving 1,784 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lorain City School District, which is ranked 740 out of 828 districts in Ohio and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lorain High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Ohio high schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 717 out of 855 schools and a 1-star rating.
Lorain High School has struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 73.9% to 82.3% over the past few years, significantly lower than the state average of around 85-90%. The school also has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 59% to 67.3% in recent years, more than double the state average. Lorain High School's performance on state standardized tests is well below state averages across all subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from just 11.7% in Geometry to 64.2% in American Government, compared to state averages of 42.8% and 72.6%, respectively. The school struggles to serve its diverse student population effectively, with the school's rankings for subgroups like African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and Special Education students all in the bottom quarter of Ohio high schools.
Comparing Lorain High School to nearby schools, such as Vermilion High School, Avon High School, and Marion L. Steele High School, highlights the significant disparities in educational outcomes within the region. These neighboring schools have much higher graduation rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and significantly better test scores across the board. Additionally, Lorain High School's sister school, New Beginnings, is an even lower-performing school, ranking in the bottom 2% of Ohio high schools, suggesting that the challenges facing Lorain High School may be systemic issues within the Lorain City School District.
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