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Lorain City

Ohio · Public School District
15
Schools
5,935
Students
$19,504
Per-Pupil Spend
+36% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
69.8%
Graduation Rate
-16.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lorain City is a public school district in Ohio serving 5,935 students across 15 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 69.8% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,504 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School06–08472
Longfellow Middle School06–08390
Southview Middle School06–08429
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lorain High School09–121,722
New Beginnings09–12120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,504+36% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
23%
State
61.2%
Local (property tax)
23.3%
Federal
15.5%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
5,935
Students
—
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate69.8%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,504 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 69.8%, graduation is 16.7 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lorain City?
Lorain City has 15 public schools, serving a total of 5,935 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lorain City?
The graduation rate is 69.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lorain City spend per student?
Lorain City spends $19,504 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Lorain City?
No, Lorain City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lorain City serve?
Lorain City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lorain City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lorain City is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.