Horizon Science Youngstown

3403 Southern Blvd
Youngstown, OH 44507
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Horizon Science Youngstown ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Horizon Science Youngstown's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
408 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Horizon Science Youngstown ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Science Youngstown is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#2625 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Horizon Science Youngstown and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Horizon Science Youngstown and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
7%
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Black
69%
17%
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White
8%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Horizon Science Youngstown and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horizon Science Youngstown's ranking?
Horizon Science Youngstown is ranked #2625 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Horizon Science Youngstown?
408 students attend Horizon Science Youngstown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Horizon Science Youngstown students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Science Youngstown?
Horizon Science Youngstown has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizon Science Youngstown offer ?
Horizon Science Youngstown offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Horizon Science Youngstown part of?
Horizon Science Youngstown is part of Horizon Science Academy Youngstown School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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