Lorain Prep High School

Our school

Learn about Lorain Prep High School, our mission, and the programs and values that shape our school community.

About our school

Lorain Preparatory High School is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 9 through 12 in Lorain, Ohio. Principal Shatela Evans leads a school where traditional high school academics meet career-technical pathways, credit recovery options, and a staff recognized at the state level for excellence.

The academic program is standards-based and individualized. College Credit Plus (CCP) gives students the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school, at no cost to the family. Credit recovery programming is available for students who need to make up coursework and stay on track toward graduation. The school offers CBI (Community-Based Instruction) career-technical education, connecting classroom learning to real-world job skills and work-based experiences.

Special education services are provided to students on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), through both pull-out and push-in support.

This marks the second consecutive year Lorain Prep has had Teacher of the Year finalists on staff, a mark of the caliber of educators in the building.

Robotics is part of the STEM curriculum. Counseling services are available on-site.

Students can also get involved in interest-based extracurricular activities, including Culture Club, Line Dancing, Hooks & Needles, and Open Gym & Weight Training.

The school partners with community organizations including El Centro, NAMI, Family Solutions, Lorain County Domestic Relations Court, and Ohio Guidestone.

Every enrolled student receives free breakfast and lunch.

Lorain Preparatory High School is located at 2702 Elyria Ave, Lorain, OH 44052. Call (440) 201-3876 or visit lorainprephigh.org.

Community School

Lorain Preparatory High School is a public, community school. We are our own school district sponsored by the Charter School Specialists, which provides oversight and enforces academic, fiscal, and legal accountability. We are managed by ACCEL Schools, a high-performing network of over 50 charter schools located throughout the United States. Community Schools (Charter Schools) offer families an alternative to the local public school. Community schools are tuition-free, open to all students in the county, and focused on meeting student needs for success. Community schools are among the top-performing schools in the nation. Read more about charter schools.

Mission

To provide all students with a content-rich, academically challenging education with a well defined, sequential curriculum in a safe, orderly, disciplined environment. Vision: Founded in 2022, Lorain Preparatory High School provides a comprehensive college preparatory program, grounded in principles of Leadership, Professionalism, Honor, and Service.

Managed by ACCEL Schools

Founded in 2014, ACCEL Schools is a K-12 public charter school management organization (CMO) serving students across the United States in brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid school settings. We focus on improving academic outcomes of students regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic factors. The leadership team at ACCEL Schools has a combined 1000+ years of experience as global school management operators with expertise in curriculum research and design, assessment, student support services, and education consulting. Our entire team fundamentally believes that all children deserve a great education and students should be supported as they pursue a wide variety of post-secondary options. Our robust technology increases engagement, access to resources, efficiencies, and academic results helping our students become productive global citizens.

School at a glance

Free Full-Day Kindergarten
Nationally Accredited by AdvancED
Daily Use of Technology

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