Elyria High School

1,540 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Elyria High School, located at 311 6th St in Elyria, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Elyria City School District. The school operates as a large, comprehensive public institution dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a diverse academic curriculum. Its modern campus facilities are designed to support a wide range of learning needs, providing students with access to robust classroom technology, specialized laboratories, and athletic spaces that foster both intellectual and physical development.

Beyond the standard core curriculum, Elyria High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through an extensive array of extracurricular activities, including varsity athletics, performing arts, and various career-focused clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Elyria community, often acting as a center for local events and school spirit. By prioritizing college and career readiness, the institution aims to cultivate a supportive environment where students can explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and transition effectively into their lives after graduation.

1,540

Total Students

120.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elyria High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	666
Hispanic	262
Black	307
Asian	11
Two or More	293
American Indian	1

White
666 (43.2%)
Black
307 (19.9%)
Two or More
293 (19.0%)
Hispanic
262 (17.0%)
Asian
11 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elyria City Schools
Phone:	(440)284-8300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	120.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 393

Grade 10 415

Grade 11 382

Grade 12 350