Best High Schools in Lorain, OH

Lorain, OH has 11 high schools with 7,384 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lorain score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lorain exceed expectations.

1. Avon Lake High School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Avon Lake City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1152 Students

2. Marion L Steele High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Amherst Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1039 Students

3. Firelands High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Firelands Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students

4. Vermilion High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Vermilion Local • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 674 Students

5. Elyria High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elyria City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1639 Students

6. Clearview High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clearview Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 386 Students

7. Lorain High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lorain City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1722 Students

8. New Beginnings

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lorain City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 120 Students

9. Summit Academy School - Lorain

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Summit Academy School - Lorain • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 75 Students

10. Clearview Local Schools

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Clearview Local • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 29 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lorain, OH

Lorain, OH has 10 middle schools with 4,676 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lorain score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lorain exceed expectations.

1. Troy Intermediate Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Avon Lake City • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 549 Students

2. Amherst Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Amherst Exempted Village • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students

3. Firelands Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Firelands Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students

4. Sailorway Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Vermilion Local • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 507 Students

5. Durling Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clearview Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 463 Students

6. Westwood Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elyria City Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students

7. Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Middle • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 96 Students

8. General Johnnie Wilson Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lorain City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students

9. Longfellow Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lorain City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students

10. Southview Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lorain City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 429 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lorain, OH

Lorain, OH has 22 elementary schools with 7,638 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lorain score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lorain meet expectations.

1. Westview Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Avon Lake City • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 255 Students

2. Firelands Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Firelands Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 783 Students

3. Powers Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Amherst Exempted Village • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 1123 Students

4. Vermilion Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Vermilion Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 534 Students

5. Vincent Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clearview Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 492 Students

6. Toni Wofford Morrison Es

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lorain City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students

7. Larkmoor Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lorain City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students

8. Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 142 Students

9. Helen Steiner Rice Es

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lorain City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students

10. Lorain Preparatory Academy

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lorain Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 516 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lorain, OH

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lorain, OH has a total population of 65,140 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lorain, OH

20,527

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lorain, OH.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

26.08 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

3.98 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

22.10 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lorain, OH.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lorain, OH.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,057 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lorain, OH Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Avon Lake, OH

  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Vermilion, OH

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations