Lorain High School vs Steel City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 2.5 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
Steel City High School
Lorain · Charter high · Grades 9–12
60 students
| Measure | Lorain High School Lorain, Ohio | Steel City High School Lorain, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #674 of 802 | #412 of 802 |
| National rank | #14398 of 16,910 | #6158 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,773 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 1,773 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 23% | – |
| city | Lorain | Lorain |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steel City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 24.9).
- •Steel City High School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 17.9).
- •Lorain High School is the larger school with 1,773 students compared with 60.
- •Lorain High School is a public school while Steel City High School 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 Steel City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Steel City High School ranks higher (58.6 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 Steel City High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lorain and Lorain in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lorain High School: 1,773. Steel City High School: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lorain High School and Steel City High School rank in Ohio?
Lorain High School is 674th of 802 and Steel City High School is 412th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).