Top 5 Best Lorain Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,239 students in Lorain, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Lorain, OH are Horizon Science Lorain, Clearview High School and Lorain High School. 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 19% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 58% 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 75%, 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Lorain, OH (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Lorain
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
760 Tower Blvd
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-4277
Grades: K-12
| 831 students
Rank: #22.
Clearview High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 Broadway
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 233-6313
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Lorain High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-9191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,796 students
Rank: #44.
New Beginnings
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-8157
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #55.
Summit School - Lorain
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
346 Illinois Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-0448
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
4700 Broadway
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 233-5412
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lorain, Ohio

Lorain, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4125 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 960-0470
Grades: K-12
| 255 students
2321 Fairless Dr
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 288-2203
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2500 Goble Dr
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-5156
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
1600 E 31st St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-8186
Grades: PK-2
| 136 students
1800 Cleveland Blvd
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-0188
Grades: PK-6
| 567 students
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-2288
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-8599
Grades: 9-12
| 505 students
Lorain Alternative Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Grades: K-6
| 17 students
401 Broadway Ave Suite 101
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 204-1095
Grades: 2-12
| 81 students
602 Washington Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 244-0200
Grades: 7-8
| 920 students
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Grades: 7-8
| 22 students
2270 E 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7506
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
2270 East 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7912
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2270 E 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-0107
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
1800 West 40th St
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-5412
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3301 Meister Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4018
Grades: 4-6
| 124 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 Horizon Science Lorain, Clearview High School and Lorain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lorain, OH?
6 public high schools are located in Lorain, OH.
What is the racial composition of students in Lorain, OH?
Lorain, OH public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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