Top Rankings
Black River Career Prep High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 182 students in Black River Career Prep High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public School in Black River Career Prep High School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,529 Schools
# Students
182 Students
1,658,563 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
96,164 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Black River Career Prep High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 27% has increased from 5% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#767 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
60%
Graduation Rate
27%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)100%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
20%
8%
% Black
23%
17%
% White
43%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,687 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,412. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,973 is less than the state median of $17,360. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,687
$17,412
Spending / Student
$10,973
$17,360
Best Black River Career Prep High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black River Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 W River Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-1755
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-1755
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Black River Career Prep High School District?
Black River Career Prep High School District manages 1 public schools serving 182 students.
What is the rank of Black River Career Prep High School District?
Black River Career Prep High School District is ranked #704 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Black River Career Prep High School District?
43% of Black River Career Prep High School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Black River Career Prep High School District?
Black River Career Prep High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Black River Career Prep High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,973 is less than the state median of $17,360. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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