Academics
Lorain Preparatory High School delivers a focused, college- and career-ready education for grades 9–12. Students benefit from small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and hands-on instruction that builds real-world skills. A strong academic foundation is paired with workplace readiness training, college credit opportunities, and support for every learner—including ELL services and test prep. With purposeful instruction and practical experience, students graduate prepared for what’s next.
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Electives
Electives give students the opportunity to explore their interests and build skills that support college and career goals.
Career Readiness
Students prepare for the workplace through lessons on resume writing, professional behavior, and proper workplace attire. This course builds self-presentation and communication skills.
Career-Based Intervention
This program supports students in setting goals and developing real-world skills through mentoring, job exploration, and project-based learning.
Creative Writing
Students express themselves through storytelling, poetry, and personal writing projects, developing voice and composition skills.
English Language Learning (ELL) Services
Students receive English language support three days per wK to build proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.
Life Skills & Career Exploration
Students learn practical tools for everyday living—such as financial literacy, personal organization, and goal setting—while exploring future career options.
Music Appreciation
Students explore genres, composers, and the cultural influence of music while building listening and analysis skills.
SAT/ACT Test Prep
Students receive structured support to prepare for college entrance exams, building confidence and readiness for post-secondary success.
College Credit
Students can earn college credit through Lorain Community College while still in high school, giving them a head start on higher education at no cost.
Instructional Model
Our school is built on a strong foundation of high expectations for academic achievement for all students. Our instructional model has four key components to achieve strong academic results:
Individualized Instruction
Students participate in a variety of learning activities each day that individualize instruction for each subject area. Students receive whole class instruction, small group instruction, and individual instruction with teachers, technology and other curricular tools.
Properly Certified & Licensed Teachers
Our teachers meet the requirements set forth by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Bachelor’s degree, grade-level teaching license/certificate & ability to demonstrate subject area expertise. Our teachers are supported by trainers and participate in continuous, research-based professional development. Our teachers are accountable for student learning and rewarded for high quality performance.
More Time on Task
Our students receive double the instruction in ELA and Math to provide a strong foundation for all learning. Our school also follows a longer school day and school year than many other schools.
Short Cycle Assessments
Student knowledge of academic standards is assessed formally and informally in short cycles by each teacher. Our teachers then adjust class-level and individual instruction based on student performance in these frequent intervals.
Recent News
Child Find
Lorain Preparatory High School serves a diverse population of students and we work to support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students.
Raulla Simko
Special Education Coordinator
rsimko2@accelschools.com
(440) 201-3876
