Lorain City Schools Report Card and Chronic Absenteeism
Lorain
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Graham presented the district's best state report card since 2011, highlighting rising graduation rates and strong career-tech programs. However, chronic absenteeism remains a severe barrier, with over half of students missing instructional time, leading council members to plan legislative action on parental accountability.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
District spending per pupil is within $13 of the state average, backed by $1.7 million in college tuition savings and state and federal funding.
Students, families, and the wider community benefit from improved academic pathways, free meals, and expanded career-tech and arts programs.
Chronically absent students fall behind academically, impacting long-term educational and workforce outcomes.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Regular Meeting — October 5, 2026
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Graham presented the district's best state report card since 2011, highlighting rising graduation rates and strong career-tech programs. However, chronic absenteeism remains a severe barrier, with over half of students missing instructional time, leading council members to plan legislative action on parental accountability.
Lawmakers gave Lorain City Schools a free pass. Here’s how it’s going two years later.
Lawmakers gave Lorain City Schools a free pass. Here’s how it’s going two years later. The Thomas B. Fordham Institute
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