Enrollment
109
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lorain, OH
Lorain Preparatory High School
Federal NCES profile for Lorain Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391004210824Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lorain Preparatory High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Lorain · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lorain Preparatory High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lorain Preparatory High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Lorain, OH.
School address
District: Lorain Preparatory High School · Ohio
NCES ID 391004210824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% 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
What stands out at Lorain Preparatory High School
Lorain Preparatory High School is a higher-need, small charter high school in Lorain, Ohio, enrolling 109 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 55.7% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Ohio schools, with 109 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Among Lorain's high schools, it stands alongside Lorain High School (1,773 students): Lorain Preparatory High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 18.7:1).
Lorain Preparatory High School is a single-school charter district, so Lorain Preparatory High School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 109 students, it is also a small operation, on the smaller end of Ohio's single-school districts.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lorain Preparatory High School compares
Lorain Preparatory High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 76% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Ohio - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Lorain Preparatory High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Similar high schools in Lorain
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~109 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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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 15.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Lorain, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lorain Preparatory High School?
Lorain Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lorain Preparatory High School rank among high schools in Lorain?
By Resource Investment Index, Lorain Preparatory High School ranks #3 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.
Is Lorain Preparatory High School a good school?
Lorain Preparatory High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lorain Preparatory High School?
None; Lorain Preparatory High School is a single-school charter district, and Lorain Preparatory High School is its only campus.
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