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Lorain High School vs. Avon Lake High School

Should you attend Lorain High School or Avon Lake High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lorain High School
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Avon Lake High School
175 Avon Belden Rd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Lorain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Avon Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,784 students in grades 9-12, Lorain High School 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 8% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,069 students in grades 9-12, Avon Lake High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,784 students
1,069 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lorain High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Avon Lake High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lorain High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Avon Lake High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
64 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lorain High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Avon Lake High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lorain High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lorain City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Avon Lake High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Avon Lake City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2867 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
#424 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lorain High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Avon Lake High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
74%
(Top 30% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lorain High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lorain City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avon Lake High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Avon Lake City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 10% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lorain High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lorain City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avon Lake High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Avon Lake City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 5% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lorain High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lorain City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avon Lake High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Avon Lake City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
73%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
93%
(Top 30% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lorain High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lorain City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Avon Lake High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Avon Lake City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lorain High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Avon Lake High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
457
232
Grade 10 Students
452
281
Grade 11 Students
418
273
Grade 12 Students
457
283

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Avon Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Avon Lake City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
46%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lorain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lorain City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Avon Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Avon Lake City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
25%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lorain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lorain City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Avon Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Avon Lake City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
21%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lorain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lorain City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Avon Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Avon Lake City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lorain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lorain City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Avon Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Avon Lake City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lorain High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lorain City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Avon Lake High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Avon Lake City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lorain High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lorain City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Avon Lake High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Avon Lake City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(14-15 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lorain High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lorain City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Avon Lake High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Avon Lake City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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