Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy

307 W 7th St
Lorain, OH 44052
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Bottom 50%
Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy's student population of 282 students has grown by 143% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
282 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#3072 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
67%
7%
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Black
22%
17%
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White
5%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy is ranked #3072 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy?
282 students attend Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy?
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy offer ?
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy part of?
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy is part of Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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