Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy's student population of 270 students has grown by 132% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3072 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
62%
8%
Black
26%
17%
White
7%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy is ranked #3072 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy?
270 students attend Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy?
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy offer ?
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy part of?
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy is part of Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy School District.
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