Lorain High School vs Lorain Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lorain High School
Lorain · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,773 students
Lorain Preparatory Academy
Lorain · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
416 students
| Measure | Lorain High School Lorain, Ohio | Lorain Preparatory Academy Lorain, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #674 of 802 | #1379 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #14398 of 16,910 | #34198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,773 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 1,773 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 42% |
| city | Lorain | Lorain |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lorain Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 24.9).
- •Lorain Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •Lorain Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Lorain High School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.9).
- •Lorain High School is the larger school with 1,773 students compared with 416.
- •Lorain High School is a public school while Lorain Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lorain High School better than Lorain Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lorain Preparatory Academy ranks higher (36.7 vs 24.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lorain High School and Lorain Preparatory Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lorain and Lorain in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lorain High School: 1,773. Lorain Preparatory Academy: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lorain High School and Lorain Preparatory Academy rank in Ohio?
Lorain High School is 674th of 802 and Lorain Preparatory Academy is 1379th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).