Elyria High School

Elyria High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
601 Middle Ave,  Elyria, OH
Elyria City School District
3.9
4.0
1,603 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Timothy Brown
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
115
Full Time Teachers
115
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
550
Verbal
540
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
354:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
46.6%
Black
20%
Two or more races
17.5%
Hispanic
15.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Most Diverse Public HS in Ohio
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Cleveland State University 195 Students
The Ohio State University 176 Students
Bowling Green State University 163 Students
Lorain County Community College 151 Students
Kent State University 139 Students
Ohio University 126 Students
The University of Akron 117 Students
University of Toledo 87 Students
Baldwin Wallace University 81 Students
University of Cincinnati 72 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 77 Students
Nursing 67 Students
Biology 54 Students
Business 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Chemistry 27 Students
Education 26 Students
Music Teacher Education 25 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 24 Students
Political Science and Government 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 238 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/18/2025
I love the classes here, so many electives are available. They offer college credit classes through the school and many trades.
5.0 Senior
12/3/2024
I have had a great experience at Elyria High School. Being involved in clubs and athletics since jr high and all throughout my high school years kept me focused and set goals for myself each year. The teachers are helpful and are always willing to listen.
3.0 Junior
11/5/2024
My school is an amazing place but no school is perfect. My experience has been different not the best but the people and administration i have met i wouldn't trade them for the world.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/5/2016
The Elyria City Schools offers a wide range of classes for general education as well as many Honors and AP options and dual enrollment classes. They have over 60 clubs that all students are welcome to join. Their band, drama, and other arts programs are second to none. They send children to the top...
1.0 student
3/4/2014
I attended this school for one year and immediately transferred out. It is a culture of mediocrity. Examples: A guidance counselor told me to "take the easy A" when I told them my math class was too easy and wanted to advance, halfway through the school year they brought in an "emergency" sub teach...
4.0 parent
3/11/2010
I honestly think that they need to treat their teachers better than what they do because they have so much potential and so much they can teach and share with our children who cares if it isn't an 'up to date' way of teaching in the principles book if the kids are learning and enjoying who cares????...
4.0 other
10/27/2007

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Elyria High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Elyria, OH, in the Elyria neighborhood, and is served by the Elyria City School District in Ohio. The school has a total enrollment of 1,603 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Elyria High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 79%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $201,702. Discover additional schools in the area, like Murray Ridge School Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Elyria Catholic High School, First Baptist Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Elyria has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Elyria High School.

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