Lorain High School is part of Lorain City School District in Lorain, Ohio and was founded in 1876, beginning as a two-year high school course. In 1879, the first graduating class consisted of three members. By 1883, the high school curriculum was expanded to three years and in 1889, it was expanded to four years.
Serving 125 students in grades 10-12, New Beginnings 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Beginnings' attendance zone covers the entire school district of Lorain, OH, encompassing approximately 16.2 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges of the zone located about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Beginnings's student population of 125 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1876
School Rankings
New Beginnings 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 New Beginnings is 0.67, 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
#2863 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Hispanic
39%
8%
Black
40%
17%
White
11%
65%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Beginnings's ranking?
New Beginnings is ranked #2863 out of 3,181 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Beginnings?
The graduation rate of New Beginnings is 50-59%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend New Beginnings?
125 students attend New Beginnings.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of New Beginnings students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Beginnings?
New Beginnings has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Beginnings offer ?
New Beginnings offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Beginnings part of?
New Beginnings is part of Lorain City School District.
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