- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lorain, OH
Lorain High School
Federal NCES profile for Lorain High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390442605326
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lorain High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Lorain · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 1,773
- students enrolled
Lorain High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lorain High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Lorain, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Lorain High School held near 1,784 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.7 → 103.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+62 students YoY 390442605326 · Lorain, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,773 enr · 18.7:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: General Johnnie Wilson Middle School (439 students)
Lorain High School held near 1,784 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.7 → 103.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lorain High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lorain High School
1,773 students
- General Johnni 439
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
439 students
- Larkmoor Eleme 432
Larkmoor Elementary School
432 students
- Southview Midd 423
Southview Middle School
423 students
- Longfellow Mid 398
Longfellow Middle School
398 students
- Toni Wofford M 324
Toni Wofford Morrison Es
324 students
What this shows Lorain High School reports 1,773 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lorain High School compares
Lorain High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,773 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,773
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Ohio - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 314 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
African American 26.6%
White 19.9%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Lorain High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lorain City reports $19,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lorain High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Johnnie Wilson Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Larkmoor Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southview Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toni Wofford Morrison Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lorain High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Lorain
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,773 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lorain High School
How many students attend Lorain High School?
Lorain High School has 1,773 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lorain, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,722 (2022-23) → 1,784 (2023-24), nearly flat (+62).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lorain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lorain High School is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lorain High School?
The largest demographic group at Lorain High School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Lorain, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lorain High School?
Lorain High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lorain High School rank among high schools in Lorain?
By Resource Investment Index, Lorain High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Lorain, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lorain on the city page.
What other schools are in Lorain City?
Besides Lorain High School, Lorain City also operates General Johnnie Wilson Middle School (439 students), Larkmoor Elementary School (432 students), and Southview Middle School (423 students). See the Lorain City district page for the complete list.