Serving 839 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Horizon Science Academy Lorain 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 25% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 839 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon Science Academy Lorain's student population of 839 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
839 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horizon Science Academy Lorain 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 Lorain is 0.66, which is more 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
#2549 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Science Academy Lorain's ranking?
Horizon Science Academy Lorain is ranked #2549 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Horizon Science Academy Lorain often compared to?
Horizon Science Academy Lorainis often viewed alongside schools like Lorain Preparatory Academy, Durling Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon Science Academy Lorain?
The graduation rate of Horizon Science Academy Lorain is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy Lorain?
839 students attend Horizon Science Academy Lorain.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Horizon Science Academy Lorain students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon Science Academy Lorain?
Horizon Science Academy Lorain has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizon Science Academy Lorain offer ?
Horizon Science Academy Lorain offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon Science Academy Lorain part of?
Horizon Science Academy Lorain is part of Horizon Science Academy Lorain School District.
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