For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,210 students in Lorain, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Lorain, OH are Clearview High School, Clearview Local Schools and Horizon Science Academy Lorain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lorain, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Lorain have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Lorain, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clearview High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Lorain, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clearview High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Broadway
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 233-6313
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 233-6313
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Clearview Local Schools
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Broadway
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 233-5412
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 233-5412
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #33.
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
760 Tower Blvd
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-4277
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-4277
Grades: K-12
| 815 students
Rank: #44.
New Beginnings
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-8157
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-8157
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: #55.
Lorain High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-9191
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-9191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,784 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lorain Preparatory High School
Charter School
2702 Elyria Ave
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 201-3876
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 201-3876
Grades: 9-11
| 119 students
Lorain, Ohio ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4125 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 960-0470
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 960-0470
Grades: K-12
| 255 students
2321 Fairless Dr
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 288-2203
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 288-2203
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2500 Goble Dr
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-5156
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-5156
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
1600 E 31st St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-8186
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-8186
Grades: PK-2
| 136 students
1800 Cleveland Blvd
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-0188
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-0188
Grades: PK-6
| 567 students
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-2288
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-2288
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-8599
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-8599
Grades: 9-12
| 505 students
Lorain Alternative Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
1949 Broadway
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 204-3124
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 204-3124
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Grades: K-6
| 17 students
401 Broadway Ave Suite 101
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 204-1095
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 204-1095
Grades: 2-12
| 81 students
602 Washington Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 244-0200
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 244-0200
Grades: 7-8
| 920 students
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Grades: 7-8
| 22 students
2270 E 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7506
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7506
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
2270 East 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7912
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7912
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2270 E 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-0107
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-0107
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
1800 West 40th St
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-5412
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-5412
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3301 Meister Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4018
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4018
Grades: 4-6
| 124 students
Summit Academy School - Lorain (Closed 2023)
Charter School
346 Illinois Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-0448
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-0448
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lorain, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Lorain, OH include Clearview High School, Clearview Local Schools and Horizon Science Academy Lorain.
How many public high schools are located in Lorain?
6 public high schools are located in Lorain.
What is the racial composition of students in Lorain?
Lorain public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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