Lorain Bilingual Academy

Our school

Learn about Lorain Bilingual Academy, our mission, and the programs and values that shape our school community.

About our school

Lorain Bilingual Academy is a public charter school serving students in kindergarten through 8th grade in Lorain, Ohio. Ohio rates every school on an annual report card, and Lorain Bilingual Academy earned 4 Stars for both Progress and Gap Closing in 2024–25. That means students here are making more than a year of academic growth on average, and the school is closing gaps between student groups at a rate that exceeds state standards.

Bilingual education is built into every school day — not offered as a separate track. Students learn in both English and their home language every day, and the same teacher works with your child in both languages across the school year, building the same relationship in both languages, all year long. Bilingual instruction isn't a supplement to the core program here. It's how the core program works. Your child doesn't fall behind in one language to advance in the other. Progress happens in both at the same time.

Lorain Bilingual Academy is also the only bilingual school in the city of Lorain — which means families here aren't choosing between language and academics. They're getting both, and their child's home language is treated as something to build on, not something to leave at the door.

It's a publicly funded school. There's no tuition, no fees, and no cost to families.

Free breakfast and lunch for all students
Free transportation provided

To learn more or start an enrollment conversation, contact Lorain Bilingual Academy at 307 W 7th St, Lorain, OH 44052. Call (440) 434-6320 or email rsaez@lorainbilingual.org.

Community School

Lorain Bilingual Academy is a public, community school. We are our own school district sponsored by the Richland Academy of the Arts, 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

Lorain Bilingual Academy prepares a diverse community of K–8 students for success in college, careers, and life. We provide a flexible, individualized education that builds analytical, compassionate, disciplined, and self-directed learners.

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.

Lorain Bilingual Academy, Home of the Coquis!

Serving elementary and middle school students in Lorain, Ohio

K-8 Community School Managed by ACCEL Schools

ACCEL Schools is a high-performing network of over 50 charter schools located throughout the United States

Tuition-Free, Public Charter School

Sponsored by Richland Academy of the Arts

Individualized Learning

We care about every student and are committed to preparing children for lifelong success. Our Individualized Learning Plans start with a unique baseline for each student and analyze performance data at regular, short intervals. Teachers and staff tailor lessons and provide support accordingly. Individual Learning Plans are reviewed by teachers, parents and guardians at least one time each quarter.

Academic Excellence

As part of the ACCEL Schools network, we strategically apply best practices to our curriculum design, teacher training, and integrated technology to drive continuous gains in academic performance.

Accessible to All

We foster a culture that is reflective of community values and interests, and we are open to all students.

Community Partnership

We are not just located in your community — we are a part of it. We partner with local and government leaders and parents.

Safe and Caring

We care about the well-being and development of each child. We insist on a secure and orderly school. We address every aspect of security, from building codes and safety procedures to codes of conduct and character education. Lorain Bilingual Academy has a state of the art camera system, employs a full time security officer, and extensively trains staff to ensure the safest learning environment for all students.

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