Horizon Science Academy High School is a grades 9???2 public charter school managed by Concept Schools. It is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
Serving 680 students in grades 9-12, Horizon Science Academy Columbus 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon Science Academy Columbus's student population of 680 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 89% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
Dream Big, Achieve Big
School Rankings
Horizon Science Academy Columbus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Science Academy Columbus is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2433 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Science Academy Columbus's ranking?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus is ranked #2433 out of 3,181 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon Science Academy Columbus?
The graduation rate of Horizon Science Academy Columbus is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy Columbus?
680 students attend Horizon Science Academy Columbus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Horizon Science Academy Columbus students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon Science Academy Columbus?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizon Science Academy Columbus offer ?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon Science Academy Columbus part of?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus is part of Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District.
In what neighborhood is Horizon Science Academy Columbus located?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus is located in the Northland neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 25 other public schools located in Northland.
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