Serving 248 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lorain Bilingual 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy's student population of 248 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Lorain Bilingual 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 Bilingual Preparatory Academy is 0.49, which is less 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
#2829 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
68%
8%
Black
23%
17%
White
4%
65%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy is ranked #2829 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy?
248 students attend Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy?
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy offer ?
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy part of?
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy is part of Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy School District.
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