For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,239 students in Lorain, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lorain, OH are Clearview High School, Horizon Science Academy Lorain and New Beginnings. 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 20% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 57% 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 77%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lorain, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clearview High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Broadway
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 233-6313
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 233-6313
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
760 Tower Blvd
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-4277
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-4277
Gr: K-12 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
New Beginnings
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-8157
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-8157
Gr: 10-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Lorain High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-9191
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-9191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,773 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Lorain Preparatory High School
Charter School
2702 Elyria Ave
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 201-3876
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 201-3876
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Steel City High School
Charter School
209 W 4th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 201-4464
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 201-4464
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lorain, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lorain, OH include Clearview High School, Horizon Science Academy Lorain and New Beginnings.
How many public high schools are located in Lorain?
7 public high schools are located in Lorain.
What is the racial composition of students in Lorain?
Lorain public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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