Black River Career Prep High School

Summary:

Black River Career Prep High School is a public charter high school located in Elyria, Ohio, serving 145 students in grades 9-12. Despite its diverse student population, the school has consistently underperformed compared to nearby traditional public high schools.

Black River Career Prep High School has faced significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 20% of Ohio high schools with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rates have been extremely low, ranging from 14.3% to 35.2%, far below the state average. Additionally, the school has experienced alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 97.1% in the 2023-2024 school year. On state assessments, the school's proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state averages across all subject areas, with the largest gaps in Geometry (0% proficient vs. 39.8% state) and Algebra I (5.3% proficient vs. 55.9% state). The school serves a high-needs population, with the lowest-ranked subgroup being low socioeconomic status students, who ranked in the bottom 5% of Ohio high schools in 2023-2024.

Neighboring high schools, such as Midview High School, North Ridgeville High School, and Marion L. Steele High School, significantly outperform Black River Career Prep High School across various metrics, including graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. Despite being in operation for over a decade, Black River Career Prep High School has not shown meaningful improvement in its performance, remaining in the bottom tier of Ohio high schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

2015 W River Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035-2309

(440) 324-1755

District: Black River Career Prep High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
844^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,334

Student/teacher ratio: 24.9

Number of students: 187

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.2%

Hispanic:

27.8%

African American:

21.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Black River Career Prep High School ranks worse than 97.7% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.16. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Black River Career Prep High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Black River Career Prep High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.2%), Hispanic (27.8%), African American (21.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Black River Career Prep High School is 24.9. (See more...)

Compare Black River Career Prep High School employs 7.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Black River Career Prep High School is $12,334.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Black River Career Prep High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Black River Career Prep High School 844^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Black River Career Prep High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Black River Career Prep High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Black River Career Prep High School 816^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Black River Career Prep High School

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Rank History for all students at Black River Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2007	2.01	732^nd	756	3.2%
2008	9.49	713^th	767	7.0%
2010	10.82	744^th	819	9.2%
2011	4.29	768^th	818	6.1%
2012	9.75	761^st	832	8.5%
2019	11.63	713^th	836	14.7%
2021	10.89	701^st	819	14.4%
2022	8.01	744^th	836	11.0%
2023	5.72	793^rd	867	8.5%
2024	3.16	844^th	864	2.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Black River Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.11	725^th	805	9.9%
2024	2.41	805^th	822	2.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Black River Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.18	716^th	813	11.9%
2024	1.99	774^th	798	3.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Black River Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	1.91	803^rd	819	2.0%
2024	1.34	804^th	816	1.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Black River Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.61	268^th	270	0.7%

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Rank History for White students at Black River Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.94	723^rd	756	4.4%
2024	1.21	737^th	754	2.3%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Black River Career Prep High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	128	68	4	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	234
2003	128	68	4	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	234
2004	221	77	0	53	0	n/a	n/a	7	358
2005	225	100	0	52	1	n/a	n/a	16	394
2006	157	62	1	38	2	n/a	n/a	18	278
2007	122	46	0	26	2	n/a	n/a	18	214
2008	98	44	0	30	1	n/a	n/a	16	189
2009	90	50	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	19	173
2010	91	54	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	14	174
2011	69	41	0	25	0	0	9	0	144
2012	59	37	0	16	0	0	12	0	124
2013	69	47	0	15	0	0	14	0	145
2014	69	41	0	14	0	0	19	0	143
2015	86	28	0	21	0	0	27	0	162
2016	64	24	0	12	0	0	19	0	119
2017	65	33	0	12	0	0	16	0	126
2018	49	21	0	20	0	0	18	0	108
2019	49	29	0	36	0	0	19	0	133
2020	59	34	0	35	0	0	21	0	149
2021	58	42	0	35	0	0	20	0	155
2022	47	22	0	38	1	0	12	0	120
2023	59	28	0	39	0	0	19	0	145
2024	79	41	0	52	0	0	15	0	187

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Black River Career Prep High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	234	11.0	21.3	n/a
2003	234	11.0	21.3	n/a
2004	358	13.0	27.5	n/a
2005	394	12.9	30.5	0
2006	278	16.9	16.4	0
2007	214	9.0	23.8	0
2008	189	8.0	23.6	n/a
2009	173	7.0	24.7	88.3
2010	174	6.5	26.7	0
2011	144	6.0	24.0	81.9
2012	124	6.0	20.6	90.3
2013	145	5.7	25.2	73.8
2014	143	7.5	19.0	93.7
2015	162	n/a	n/a	75.3
2016	119	6.0	19.8	97.5
2017	126	3.2	38.7	n/a
2018	108	4.0	27.0	n/a
2019	133	4.0	33.2	n/a
2020	149	4.0	37.2	n/a
2021	155	5.0	31.0	n/a
2022	120	4.0	30.0	n/a
2023	145	4.5	32.2	n/a
2024	187	7.5	24.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Black River Career Prep High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	234	11.0	21.3	n/a
2003	234	11.0	21.3	n/a
2004	358	13.0	27.5	n/a
2005	394	12.9	30.5	0
2006	278	16.9	16.4	0
2007	214	9.0	23.8	0
2008	189	8.0	23.6	n/a
2009	173	7.0	24.7	88.3
2010	174	6.5	26.7	0
2011	144	6.0	24.0	81.9
2012	124	6.0	20.6	90.3
2013	145	5.7	25.2	73.8
2014	143	7.5	19.0	93.7
2015	162	n/a	n/a	75.3
2016	119	6.0	19.8	97.5
2017	126	3.2	38.7	n/a
2018	108	4.0	27.0	n/a
2019	133	4.0	33.2	n/a
2020	149	4.0	37.2	n/a
2021	155	5.0	31.0	n/a
2022	120	4.0	30.0	n/a
2023	145	4.5	32.2	n/a
2024	187	7.5	24.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Black River Career Prep High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$12,060
2023	$10,449
2024	$12,334

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Black River Career Prep High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 713^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 793^rd of 867 High schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Black River Career Prep High School)	64.3	12.5	51.8%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Black River Career Prep High School)	45.5	38.7	6.8%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course English II (Black River Career Prep High School)	30	20	10%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Black River Career Prep High School)	9.1	0	9.1%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Black River Career Prep High School)	23.1	0	23.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	133	145	9%
African American	29	28	3.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	36	39	8.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	49	59	20.4%
Two or More Races	19	19

Schools Near Black River Career Prep High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Black River Career Prep High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2015 W River Rd N	Elyria	44035	Lorain County	Black River Career Prep High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 324-1755	187	8	24.9		79 (42.2%)	41 (21.9%)	52 (27.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.0%)	3.2	844^th of 864 public high schools	2.3%		5.7	793^rd of 867 public high schools	8.5%	51	13.5	20.0	10.0	17.6	0.0	5.3	$12,334
Elyria High School	Public	9-12	601 Middle Ave	Elyria	44035	Lorain County	Elyria City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 284-8300	1,603	115	14.0	75.1%	696 (43.4%)	334 (20.8%)	257 (16.0%)	9 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	306 (19.1%)	26.9	634^th of 864 public high schools	26.6%		30.6	619^th of 867 public high schools	28.6%	15	59.0	63.1	45.1	46.7	15.7	21.7	$13,355
Clearview High School	Public	9-12	4700 Broadway	Lorain	44052	Lorain County	Clearview Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 233-6313	340	26	13.3		119 (35.0%)	47 (13.8%)	137 (40.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.3%)	36.8	575^th of 864 public high schools	33.4%		36.7	590^th of 867 public high schools	31.9%	15	62.8	62.9	66.7	58.9	17.1	17.6	$20,706
Clearview Local Schools	Public, Virtual	6-12	4700 Broadway	Lorain	44052	Lorain County	Clearview Local	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(440) 233-5412	31	0			10 (32.3%)	3 (9.7%)	14 (45.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.9%)								(n/a)							$3,055
Avon High School	Public	9-12	37545 Detroit Rd	Avon	44011	Lorain County	Avon Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 934-6171	1,428	70	20.5	12.5%	1,140 (79.8%)	37 (2.6%)	115 (8.1%)	65 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (4.9%)	79	91^st of 864 public high schools	89.5%		81.5	69^th of 867 public high schools	92.0%	22	81.9	91.7	87.2	83.0	66.4	76.4	$9,073
Brookside High School	Public	9-12	1662 Harris Rd	Sheffield Village	44054	Lorain County	Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 949-4220	461	31	14.9	45.1%	351 (76.1%)	10 (2.2%)	72 (15.6%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.8%)	51.5	444^th of 864 public high schools	48.6%		53.3	428^th of 867 public high schools	50.6%	16	77.4	61.6	60.8	61.2	43.4	61.8	$12,928
Lorain High School	Public	9-12	2600 Ashland Ave	Lorain	44052	Lorain County	Lorain City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 282-9191	1,784	104	17.2		367 (20.6%)	450 (25.2%)	825 (46.2%)	8 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	131 (7.3%)	12.3	712^th of 864 public high schools	17.6%		14.7	697^th of 867 public high schools	19.6%	15	49.6	37.9	32.7	34.0	8.1	8.1	$15,010
New Beginnings	Public	9-12	2600 Ashland Ave	Lorain	44052	Lorain County	Lorain City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 277-8157	121	6	20.1		10 (8.3%)	61 (50.4%)	38 (31.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (9.9%)	2.1	861^st of 864 public high schools	0.3%		3.9	830^th of 867 public high schools	4.3%	31	8.6	4.5	3.4	5.7	0.0	0.0	$12,874
North Ridgeville High School	Public	9-12	34600 Bainbridge Rd	North Ridgeville	44039	Lorain County	North Ridgeville City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 327-1992	1,263	62	20.4	29.6%	1,068 (84.6%)	32 (2.5%)	98 (7.8%)	24 (1.9%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (3.0%)	74.1	147^th of 864 public high schools	83.0%		70.9	185^th of 867 public high schools	78.7%	38	86.6	89.7	77.3	77.6	44.4	84.7	$10,542
Marion L Steele High School	Public	9-12	450 Washington St	Amherst	44001	Lorain County	Amherst Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 988-4433	1,065	52	20.6	31.9%	808 (75.9%)	30 (2.8%)	158 (14.8%)	18 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (4.5%)	71.4	177^th of 864 public high schools	79.5%		72.5	156^th of 867 public high schools	82.0%	21	81.6	85.6	80.2	84.6	50.0	65.0	$10,293

Frequently Asked Questions about Black River Career Prep High School

What is the racial makeup of Black River Career Prep High School?

Students at Black River Career Prep High School are 42% White, 28% Hispanic, 22% African American, 8% Two or more races.

How many students attend Black River Career Prep High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 187 students attended Black River Career Prep High School.

Is Black River Career Prep High School a good school?

Black River Career Prep High School ranks in the bottom 2.3% of Ohio high schools.

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