At a glance
Reported students
1,540
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
120.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
471
Elyria High School: 1,540 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,865
- Teachers (FTE)
- 119.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Elyria High School
Elyria High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Elyria. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Elyria City Schools. NCES reports 1,540 students for 2024–25.
Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, below the Ohio median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (43.2%) and Black (19.9%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Elyria High School
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 120.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.75
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.2%
- Hispanic17%
- Black19.9%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial19%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elyria City Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
599 reported students
Eastern Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
559 reported students
Eastern Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
549 reported students
Westwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
480 reported students
Ely Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
462 reported students
Westwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
441 reported students
Public schools near Elyria High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Career Prep High School High · Charter · Black River Career Prep High School | 09–12 | 182 | 2.7 mi |
| Midview High School High · Midview Local | 09–12 | 727 | 4.7 mi |
| Clearview High School High · Clearview Local | 09–12 | 333 | 5.3 mi |
| North Ridgeville High School High · North Ridgeville City | 09–12 | 1,248 | 5.8 mi |
| Lorain Preparatory High School High · Charter · Lorain Preparatory High School | 09–12 | 109 | 6.4 mi |
| Marion L Steele High School High · Amherst Exempted Village | 09–12 | 1,014 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elyria High School
What grades does Elyria High School serve?
Elyria High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Elyria City Schools.
How many students attend Elyria High School?
Elyria High School reported 1,540 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,865 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elyria High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 1,540 students and 120.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elyria High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elyria High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elyria City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Elyria High School in?
Elyria High School is part of Elyria City Schools, based in Elyria, OH, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elyria High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Black River Career Prep High School (2.7 mi), Midview High School (4.7 mi), Clearview High School (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.