Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lorain 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 18% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lorain Preparatory Academy's student population of 416 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lorain Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lorain Preparatory Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2798 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
38%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)90.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lorain Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Lorain Preparatory Academy is ranked #2798 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Lorain Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Lorain Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon Science Academy Lorain by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Lorain Preparatory Academy?
416 students attend Lorain Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lorain Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lorain Preparatory Academy?
Lorain Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lorain Preparatory Academy offer ?
Lorain Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lorain Preparatory Academy part of?
Lorain Preparatory Academy is part of Lorain Preparatory Academy School District.
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