Ohioโ€บSchoolsโ€บElyria High School

Elyria High School

PublicGrades 9โ€“12
Elyria, Ohio ยท Elyria City Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,540
Student:Teacher12.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch75%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 396
1,540
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
75%+27pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9โ€“12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Elyria High School is a public high serving grades 9โ€“12 in Elyria, Ohio. The school enrolls 1,540 students. It is part of the Elyria City Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Ohio state averages. This is not a ranking โ€” different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average โ‰ˆ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility โ€” schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Typeโ€”
LevelHigh
Grade Span9โ€“12
DistrictElyria City Schools
County39093
CityElyria
ZIP44035
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID390439400893

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,540
White43.2%
Hispanic / Latino17.0%
Black / African American19.9%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races19.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
43.2%
Hispanic
17.0%
Black
19.9%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
19.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %75%
State Avg48%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)