Enrollment
109
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 391004210824 Charter school
Lorain Preparatory High School — Lorain, OH
Federal NCES profile for Lorain Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 65/100.
👥 Class size 65
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lorain Preparatory High School · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lorain Preparatory High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lorain Preparatory High School reports 109 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 52% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 76% above the Ohio average and 8% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lorain Preparatory High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 52% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 76% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 76% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
— 52% below state mean
Top 3% in Ohio — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 109 Top 7% in Ohio — larger than 93% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 8.7:1 -52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.7% +76% vs state
NCES ID 391004210824
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
White 27.5%
African American 20.2%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about Lorain Preparatory High School
How many students attend Lorain Preparatory High School?
Lorain Preparatory High School has 109 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lorain, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lorain Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lorain Preparatory High School is 8.7:1, which is 52% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lorain Preparatory High School?
55.7% of students at Lorain Preparatory High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lorain Preparatory High School?
The largest demographic group at Lorain Preparatory High School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lorain, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lorain Preparatory High School?
Lorain Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.